Budget Analyst Renewable Operations

Southern Company - Forest City, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Forest City, NC

Utilities

About the position

The Budget Analyst for Renewable Operations will support 15 Solar & Wind sites operated by a third party and three self-perform solar sites in Central Texas. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining operational and capital accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes for both current and long-range budgets. The analyst will work closely with various teams to ensure accurate financial management and reporting for these renewable energy facilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and own Capital and O&M budgets for multiple facilities.
• Conduct monthly and year-end reforecasting, review actuals, and provide variance explanations to management.
• Prepare monthly accruals for accounting submission.
• Act as a liaison between Operations and SPC Finance and Accounting.
• Coordinate with Operations and Partnerships Team.
• Collaborate with Operations, Property Accounting, and SPC Financial Planning for Long Term Service Agreements.
• Understand and manage various contract types for multiple facilities.
• Perform invoice coding and reconciliation.
• Support large-scale projects affecting the fleet, such as wind repowering and site acquisition.
• Review packing slips and file paperwork for received materials and services.
• Represent Renewable Operations in the Budget Operations Review Board.
• Support and back up other budget analysts and the overall Renewables Financial Plan.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Timekeeping and Expenses.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative duties in support of site personnel and management.
• Identify and lead opportunities for continuous improvement and share best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or finance is required.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Foundation systems and tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data analytics platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Oracle Analytics is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Southern Company budgeting principles is a plus.
• Experience with financial principles such as net income, earnings per share, and cash flow analysis.
• Ability to review budget/actual/forecast variances and provide assessment analysis based on trends.

Benefits

• Some relocation assistance may be available.