Budget Analyst- Vogtle 1&2, Waynesboro, Georgia

JOB SUMMARY:   

This position will have responsibility for preparing, developing, and maintaining the O&M budgets for the site’s various departments. This includes analyzing actual expenditures, preparing monthly projections, tracking all activities associated with the department labor (company and contract), requisitions, material issues and returns, procurement card purchases, and business expense statements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
• At least five years of experience in financial and accounting disciplines, including financial planning and analysis, and budgeting highly preferred.  
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred.
• Operational accounting, budgeting, and cost control experience (nuclear generation, transmission, distribution, manufacturing) a plus
• Working knowledge of utility accounting and finance and knowledge of specific accounting requirements of Federal Electric Regulatory Commission (FERC) considered a plus
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously, coordinate site and corporate groups, and produce timely results in response to frequently changing business needs
• Ability to work effectively with multiple owners and multiple organizations to ensure appropriate levels of communication, cooperation, and achievement of goals and objectives
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of Southern Company financial applications (Oracle and Maximo) is a plus

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide leadership, direction, and support for SNC’s annual O&M budget process, ensuring it is prepared and completed in accordance with SNC’s financial goals.
• Compiling and reporting monthly analysis of actual-to-budget data and end-of-year projections that drive financial accountability
• This position is also responsible for effective communication of budgets, projections, initiatives, and results to management
• Support Financial and Business Operations in efforts to identify, develop and implement fleet standardization initiatives, increase efficiency, improve processes and educate personnel on accounting and cost management matters.
• Provide analysis and support for industry benchmarking initiatives
• Develop and maintain fleet processes to ensure consistency
• Manage special assignments/ fleet initiatives and perform other ad hoc analysis as needed