Job Description

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for leading analytical, financial, and operational support for field operations within SOPs (Southern Operations) supporting Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas. The purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day activities and the performance of extensive level financial analysis performed by financial analysts. This position will lead the Margin, Expense and Capital Budgets to include Month-end Close processes supporting Southern Operations with its 900+ employees and its $100M+ expense budget. The position requires coaching a high-performing team through mentoring and training.

This role typical reports into Director, Utility Planning and Analysis, has 1- 2 direct reports and is based at Southern Company Gas Headquarters in a (hybrid) work environment. Traveler (10%-25% travel): The incumbent may be required to travel to field operations service centers within Georgia and Tennessee.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coaches, trains, and mentor staff on analysis and reporting to promote accurate and appropriate interpretation of financial and operational data
• Responsible for coordination and completion of comprehensive budgeting and closing cycles
• Develops financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis including the identification of risks and opportunities
• Analyzes and interprets financial data to make economic and business decisions. Conducts ad hoc financial analysis to perform valuations, track financial trends, forecast earnings, and drive key performance metrics
• Provides detailed analysis and support to internal departments on budget issues; answers questions, provides support, guidance, and service
• Partners with cross functional teams within the organization that have an impact on Southern Operations, to include Resources Management, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Accounting and others
• Manage the monthly reporting of financial and operational results against Budget/Targets, communicate the results accurately and timely and ensure stakeholders understand the variances
• Develop value added analysis and reporting (monthly variance reporting, trending, projections, presentations, peer review and ad-hoc analysis) to support business decision makers
• Will be primary lead for training and supporting business user needs for FP&A system tools and templates
• Communicates with Director on regular basis as it relates to matters of financial decisions and performance, financial and budget analysis, and reporting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively challenge/coach executives, managers & others; effectively interact with employees at all levels
• Consulting, coaching, strategic/critical thinking, influencing, conflict resolution, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze information and drive business insights
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to diplomatically offer objective and creative solutions
• Ability to respect and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• High level of personal initiative/responsibility, results oriented, self-directed

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business or other related degrees

Preferred:

• Advanced degree and/or CPA, CMA or CFA certification

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 10+ years experience performing financial analysis, planning, and management reporting
• Experience working with senior executives on an individual and team basis
• Track record of working with others or experience managing a team

Preferred:

• Utility, natural gas or other energy industry experience

Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Working knowledge of Oracle and/or similar systems
• MS Excel \xe2\x80\x93 intermediate to advanced proficiency
• MS PowerPoint \xe2\x80\x93 intermediate proficiency
• Power BI or Tableau - intermediate proficiency
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Preferred:

• MS Excel - advanced proficiency
• Power BI - advanced proficiency
• Tableau \xe2\x80\x93 advanced proficiency

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• \xc2\xb7 This position requires occasional travel (10-25% travel) to field operations service centers within Georgia and Tennessee. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight.
• \xc2\xb7 The incumbent works in a hybrid work environment, in the office on-site 2-3 days per week, and subject to change per business needs.

Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we\'re working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women\'s Choice Award. To learn more, visit

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant\'s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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