Southern Company - Muenster, TX
posted 4 months ago
The Budget Analyst - Renewable Operations position at Southern Company involves two distinct roles focused on financial management within the renewable energy sector. The first role supports the self-perform Wind fleet, which encompasses ten sites. The analyst in this position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining both Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes for the current year and long-range budgets for these facilities. This role reports directly to the Wind Fleet General Manager. The second role supports 15 Solar & Wind sites operated and maintained by a third party, along with three Central Texas self-perform solar sites. Similar to the first role, this analyst will develop, implement, and maintain O&M and Capital accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes for these facilities, reporting directly to a Renewable Region Manager. Both positions require a strong understanding of budgeting and accounting principles, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The Budget Analyst will play a crucial role in capital and O&M budget creation, monthly and year-end reforecasting, and variance explanations to management. They will also act as a liaison between Operations and various finance teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with contracts. The role includes responsibilities such as invoice coding and reconciliation, supporting large-scale projects, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within the budgeting process. The position offers the flexibility of hybrid work and may require occasional overnight travel, although it is not frequent. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with a strong preference for those with relevant experience in budgeting and financial analysis.