Financial Budget Analyst

About the Role

This position supports all aspects of the budget process, including planning, development, analysis, and reporting of the Company’s financials to various stakeholders across the company.

Responsibilities

• Development of the company’s annual budget
• Provide support and analysis to various stakeholders, including business units, financial planning, accounting, regulatory, and other areas as needed
• Partner directly with business units to understand financial needs, provide budget guidance, and support sound business decision-making
• Help to identify financial issues and business risks
• Participate in company and system teams as needed to support initiatives and issues related to budget functions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
• Travel within the MPC service territory and as needed, within the Southern Company system
• In-person meetings with business unit customers

Skills

• Good judgment to make appropriate decisions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain flexible while managing multiple projects with changing priorities
• Strong time and project management skills
• Team player
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Role model for safe and ethical behaviors
• Demonstrates and promotes PCL, Intentional Inclusion, and Our Values

About the Company

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader in working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service, and expert storm response.

Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy, including:

• Partnering with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation
• Working with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus
• Partnering with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train
• Collaborating with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet
• Installing the first microgrid at a Navy facility with the Naval Construction Battalion Center

The company was among the first to introduce utility-scale solar in the state, with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced—enough to power 23,000 homes for a year.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. Its mission is to provide clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy with excellent service. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.

Southern Company is committed to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, advancing its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Its corporate culture has earned awards and recognitions for its values and dedication to service.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being

This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. A summary of benefits can be found here.

Job Schedule: Full time