Financial Analyst/ Team Lead- CCR PMO Financial Reporting

Financial Analyst / Team Lead

GPC Environmental Affairs – CCR PMO

Location: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, GA 30308

Summary of Position Duties

This posting is for a Financial Analyst role within the Georgia Power Company (GPC) Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Program, with the potential to be filled at a more senior or team‑lead level based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

This position supports the environmental compliance activities of the GPC CCR ARO program and provides financial support and insight to key internal stakeholders. Depending on experience, the role may include expanded leadership, coordination, or mentoring responsibilities within the financial reporting group.

Major Role Responsibilities (All levels)

• Be a self-starter to identify gaps in documentation, training, and reporting.

• Assist in creating reports as needed to support financial analysis across the organization.

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop the deep CCR program understanding necessary to draw conclusions and make recommendations.

• Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence the organization’s business decisions.

• Provide Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting

  • Financial analysis, guidance, reporting, & communication

  • Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information

  • Making recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities

  • Participate in the development of the semi-annual budget submittal with the assistance of key stakeholders

  • Document key assumptions and quantities that support monthly forecasts and semi-annual budgets

  • Ensure change management is completed accurately and timely

  • Provide input to data requests and briefing cards as needed

• Participate in month-end closing processes which may include accruing costs, booking journals cost transfers, and completing variance analysis

• Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues

• Lead and/or manage special projects as required

• Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required

Additional Responsibilities (Financial Analyst / Team Lead Consideration)

For candidates with demonstrated leadership experience, this role may also include:

• Providing financial leadership across the CCR ARO program

• Coordinating work activities across the financial reporting team

• Mentoring or guiding analysts and supporting workload prioritization – including performance management

• Driving process improvements and program standardization while balancing customer affordability

The scope and level of leadership responsibility will be aligned to the candidate’s experience and the level at which the position is awarded.

Candidates that meet the below qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Job Experience and Education

• Bachelor's Degree required. Accounting, Finance, Economics preferred.

• Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB

• Preferred 1-5 years of Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience highly desired

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative work setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures

• Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines

• Demonstrates strong communication skills (oral and written) within a heavily cross functional project environment

• Working knowledge of financial management information systems and tools (PowerPlan, Oracle Planning, Oracle Projects, Oracle AP, Maximo, Contruent etc.)

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment

• Possess:

  • Strategic thinking and planning skills

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills

  • Creative analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Demonstrated accounting and finance skill

  • Excellent computer skills - especially Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel,

  • PowerBi, Power Point, and Word

Behavioral Attributes

• Models all aspects of Our Values

• Detailed, positive motivator, dependable, flexible, customer-focused, team player, and results-oriented

  Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. 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 with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

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 and 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, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 17472

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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