Financial Analyst – Generation [Plant Lindsay Hill]

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring financial activities at Lindsay Hill/Central Alabama Generating Facilities including the accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes; assisting in the operational business process; and analyzing cost in a manner useful to management for decision making. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide financial analysis and support to the Plant Lead Team.  
• Develop ten-year budgets with the assistance of key stakeholders including Plant System Owners, Engineers and Management.
• Research and report monthly/yearly actual to budget variances and trends to plant management and corporate support.
• Provide quantitative analysis and financial evaluation for capital or O&M expenditures.
• Support regulatory data requests and audit requests.
• Support APC Generation Corporate and Financial Planning on assignments such as project monitoring, unitization of major assets, and other special projects. 
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, sharing best practices, and business learning opportunities to support successful implementation and adoption of Enterprise Foundations
• Building strong working relationships with internal and external business partners to develop a deep understanding of the business

Candidates that meet the below criteria are encouraged to apply:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Preferred 5+ years of relevant work experience in the field of accounting, budgeting, forecasting 
• Work experience in utility operations is preferred
• Experience of database systems, ERP, or similar experience highly desired 
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of accounting, engineering, finance, economics or another business-related field is preferred

Knowledge:

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Tableau preferred.
• Ability to make recommendations to management based on financial trends and projections.
• Understanding of budgeting, cost tracking and financial projection techniques and methods.
• Understanding of capital project management and large OM project management 

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, accounting, budgeting, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Operations experience in an industrial setting is a plus.
• Personal ownership, initiative and leadership.
• Ability to work independently, as well as under direct supervision or in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple assignments with changing priorities.

Other Requirements

• Driver’s license required.
• Extended hours required when needed.
• Occasional travel required, including some overnight.
• In-office four days per week with one day per week telecommuting if workload and in-office meetings allow.
• Commutable distance of Billingsley in Autauga County, Alabama required.

Please ensure that your application is fully completed by the stated deadline. Additionally, please remember to attach an updated copy of your resume in order to be considered for this position.