Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting Organization
This is a hybrid position & as per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE a minimum of three (3) days per week @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta, GA and/or as required.
Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required.
Summary of Position Duties
The Financial Analyst position will provide financial leadership, planning, and support to help support organizational goals to meet corporate and business unit goals and objectives; ensure compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations that govern our business; establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with internal team and corporate partners to achieve these objectives. Be subject matter expert, act as financial liaison, and provide leadership associated with Capital & O&M.
Job Experience and Education
- B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB
- Experience in Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience desired
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures
- Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines
- Strength in communication and training for complex processes to peers and managers
- Ability to manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure
- Possess:
- Strategic thinking and planning skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated accounting and finance skill
- Firm grasp of key financial concepts- Net income, EPS, cash flow analysis, revenue requirements
- Working knowledge of financial management information systems and tools (PowerPlan, Oracle Planning, Oracle Projects, Oracle AP, Maximo, etc.)
- Excellent computer skills – experience in Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel, Power Point, and Word a plus
Responsibilities
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop the deep business understanding necessary to draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence the organization’s business decisions
- Analyze the business, identify issues and recommend solutions that improve the business unit's financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility
- Understanding of Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting
- Financial analysis, guidance, reporting, & communication (e.g., O&M, Capital, Asset Management, etc.)
- Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information
- Making recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities
- Develop 5 year budgets annually with the assistance of key stakeholders.
- Supporting your business unit ensuring that all targets are met
- Keep compliance highly visible
- Help management & supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles & responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures that govern their activities
- Perform required control activities to ensure compliance
- Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues
- Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
- Assist with special projects as required
Behavioral Attributes
Models all aspects of Our Values. Understands broad implications of decisions and work activities, determines steps needed to achieve goals, exhibits a high degree of initiative and personal responsibility. Detailed, positive motivator, dependable, flexible, customer focused, team player, intelligent risk-taker, and results oriented.
Job Identification: 7915
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
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