Southern Company - Lamesa, TX
posted 4 months ago
The Budget Analyst position in Renewable Operations at Southern Power involves two distinct roles, each supporting different renewable energy fleets. The first role focuses on the self-perform Wind fleet, which encompasses ten sites. The selected candidate 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 position will report 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 position will also develop, implement, and maintain O&M and Capital accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes for the current year and long-range budgets for these facilities. This position will report directly to a Renewable Region Manager. Both positions require a strong understanding of budgeting and accounting principles, as well as the ability to liaise effectively between various teams, including Operations, Finance, and Accounting. The Budget Analyst will be tasked with capital and O&M budget creation, monthly and year-end reforecasting, and providing variance explanations to management. Additionally, the role involves preparation of monthly accruals, invoice coding and reconciliation, and supporting large-scale projects affecting the fleet, such as wind repowering and site acquisition. The analyst will also participate in the Budget Operations Review Board and support other budget analysts as needed. The position allows for hybrid work arrangements and may require occasional overnight travel, although it is not frequent.