Budget Analyst Renewable Operations

Southern Company - Sulphur, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Sulphur, OK

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Budget Analyst position supports the financial operations of 15 Solar & Wind sites managed by third parties, as well as three self-perform solar sites in Central Texas. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes for both operational and capital expenditures. The analyst will work closely with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting 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.
• 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 is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• 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 (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, 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.

Benefits

• Some relocation assistance may be available.