Project Cost Analyst

About the role

This role is critical in providing financial oversight, cost analysis, and reporting support for capital projects across the Georgia Power Company (GPC) Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO). The analyst will support key stakeholders within the PMO, performing project cost reviews, capital budget analysis, monthly forecasting, change management, budget submittals, accruals, correcting entries, and other related accounting and budgeting functions. The analyst will also contribute to developing reports and analyzing data to support the PMO team.

Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Georgia Power corporate headquarters and be available for on-site work four days a week. Occasional travel and extended overnight stays may be required for storm logistics and other business needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor projects’ performance against budget baselines and milestones.
• Prepare budgets and perform financial analysis, reporting, and communication.
• Extract and develop regular and ad-hoc reports from financial systems.
• Perform estimate-at-completion (EAC) analysis considering contract, expenditures, and other trends.
• Ensure timely and accurate change management processes.
• Support month-end close activities: accruals, journal entries, cost transfers, and variance analysis.
• Lead and contribute to special projects as required.
• Identify and address gaps in documentation, training, and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support PMO objectives.
• Provide guidance on accounting, finance, and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and/or Project Cost Control Principles.
• Advanced degree or CPA/PE/PMP certification is a plus but not required.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial/accounting principles and corporate guidelines.
• Effective communicator in cross-functional environments.
• Proficient in financial and enterprise systems such as PowerPlan, Oracle (Planning, Projects, AP), Maximo, Contruent, or similar.
• Skilled in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently without direct supervision.
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities and deadlines.

Behavioral Attributes

• Models all aspects of company values.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and results-driven.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Positive team player with a customer-focused mindset.
• Embraces change and thrives in a continually changing environment.
• Ability to pivot quickly, remain flexible under pressure, and adapt approach as priorities evolve.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, accurate work.

Benefits

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

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program.

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. View a summary of benefits here.