Budget Analyst Renewable Operations

Southern Company - Clayton, OK

Full-time

Clayton, OK

Utilities

About the position

The Budget Analyst for Renewable Operations will support the financial management of 15 Solar & Wind sites operated by a third party, as well as three self-perform solar sites in Central Texas. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes for both operational and capital expenditures, ensuring accurate financial oversight and reporting for these facilities. The analyst will work closely with various teams to facilitate financial operations and support large-scale projects affecting the fleet.

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 submission to accounting.
• Act as a liaison between Operations and SPC Finance and Accounting.
• Coordinate with Operations and Partnerships Team for financial matters.
• Collaborate with Operations, Property Accounting, and SPC Financial Planning for Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA's).
• Understand and manage various contract types for multiple facilities.
• Perform invoice coding and reconciliation.
• Support large-scale projects 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 to support 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.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in budgeting, accounting, or finance.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• Experience with Enterprise Foundation systems and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Southern Company budgeting principles.
• Familiarity with data analytics platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Oracle Analytics.
• Understanding of financial principles like net income, earnings per share, and cash flow analysis.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.