Budget Analyst

About the role

The SPC Budget Analyst is a strategic financial partner for Southern Power’s business units. This role leads budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement processes. It provides actionable insights to leadership and serves as a liaison between Southern Power’s business units and Southern Power Finance and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop 5-year budgets for capital and operating expenditures and current year forecasts ensuring alignment between strategic business goals and financial plans
• Facilitate budget reviews and present results to leadership audiences
• Perform monthly variance analysis and analyze financial and operational drivers impacting performance to provide actionable insights
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and guidance to support business decision-making and organizational performance
• Develop presentations highlighting key risks and opportunities for non-financial stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and value creation
• Provide financial support for long-term agreements, contracts, and capital investments
• Respond to business unit leadership ad hoc requests with high-quality analysis and recommendations
• Suggest, support, and implement enhancements to budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes
• Serve as liaison between finance, accounting, and operational business unit teams, building collaborative relationships with a customer service attitude

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field (required)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or accounting
• Experience in utility industry is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commitment to accuracy and understanding
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with executive management, business unit leaders, and other customers
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work assignments
• Experience with Oracle applications such as Maximo, SmartView/Hyperion, Planning, and/or ERP is a plus
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Previous analytical experience required
• Ability to consolidate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data efficiently and effectively
• Ability to adapt to a continuously changing environment
• Self-starter with desire for continuous improvement and strong interpersonal skills