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JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst role on the Economic Services team plays a crucial role in informing companywide decision-making and strategy formulation particularly related to the Company’s growth opportunities.

As the company enters an exciting period of unprecedented growth, this role will provide key insights on the company’s pipeline of large prospective customers and their role in the broader compilation of the sales and revenues forecast. While growing demand presents exciting opportunities, it also introduces new uncertainties. The incumbent will play a crucial role in providing insights supporting key decisions on the assessment of the risks relative to the opportunities provided by our large load pipeline. While technical and quantitative skills are of crucial importance for the successful candidate, communication and collaboration are of equal importance.

This role is responsible for the compilation and analysis of critical large load pipeline information. This includes quarterly reforecasts of large load sales and revenues in support of the company’s regulatory requirements, tracking of materialization of large loads, and consolidation of Southern Company large load pipeline information. As a member of the Economic Services and Analysis team, the incumbent will also contribute to the monthly reporting of sales and revenue variances, quarterly earnings call support and broader communication of economic analysis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

**Sales/Revenue Forecasting:** Collaborate across functions to compile accurate quarterly updates to Georgia Power’s pipeline of large load customers and translate into sales and revenue forecasts

**Large Load Consolidation:** Collaborate across the system to gather a detailed lens into Southern Company’s portfolio of prospective large load customers in support of key decision making and external communications

**Variance Tracking** : Collaborate across functions to stand up an efficient and insightful process into tracking materialization of large-load customers relative to forecasts and contractual obligations

**Regulatory Support** : Develop, advise on, and coordinate the submission of documentation for regulatory proceedings including IRPs, RFPs, and Rate Cases. Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the company, including pricing, planning, forecasting, economic analysis, and energy efficiency departments, to ensure comprehensive filing of regulatory proceedings. Support witnesses and facilitate the successful approval of company requests by the respective public service commissions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field required

Experience/Skills:

+ 2 -5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, pricing and rates, system planning or a related field, with a proven track record of supporting executive-level leadership.

+ Must have hands-on experience with financial modeling and/or forecasting revenue.

+ Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with strong understanding of utility finance.

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information to diverse audiences in concise terms.

+ Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in project management, including leading cross-functional teams.

+ Proficiency in data analysis

+ Must have strong MS Excel skills

+ Adaptability and quick learning capabilities in fast-paced environments.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

+ This position requires little travel.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 16540

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services