Budget Analyst – Renewable Operations Job Summary A Budget Analyst supporting 15 Solar & Wind sites that are operated and maintained by a third party (the third-party fleet). This position will also support three Central Texas self-perform solar sites. This position will develop, implement, and maintain O&M and Capital accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes for the current year and long-range budgets for each of these facilities.
This position will report directly to a Renewable Region Manager.
Responsibilities Capital and O&M budget creation, ownership and reporting responsibility for multiple facilities Monthly and year-end reforecasting, actuals review, and variance explanations to functional and executive management on a routine basis Preparation of monthly accruals for submittal to accounting Liaison between Operations and SPC Finance and Accounting Liaison between Operations and Partnerships Team Liaison between Operations, Property Accounting and SPC Financial Planning for Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA's) Understand and work with multiple types of contracts for multiple facilities (examples include Long Term Service Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Turbine Supply Agreements, Third Party O&M Agreements, Partnership Agreements) Invoice coding and reconciliation Support large-scale projects affecting the fleet, such as wind repowering and site acquisition Receiving materials and services, review packing slips, file paperwork Active membership in the Budget Operations Review Board representing Renewable Operations Support and back up other budget analysts and overall Renewables Financial Plan Timekeeping and Expenses Subject Matter Expert Miscellaneous administrative duties in support of site personnel and management Identifying and leading opportunities for continuous improvement and sharing best practices Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance strongly preferred. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required. Knowledge of Southern Company budgeting principles a plus. 5 or more years of relevant experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or finance is required Working knowledge of Enterprise Foundation systems and tools Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with proven focus on Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge of data analytics platforms is a plus (i.e., Tableau, PowerBI, Oracle Analytics) Knowledge of financial principles such as net income, earnings per share, cash flow analysis Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills Must consistently demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail across multiple work assignments Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization and corporate environments. Ability to review budget/actual/forecast variances and provide assessment analysis based on trends Ability to understand and work with multiple types of contracts for multiple sites (Long Term Service Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Turbine Supply Agreements, Third Party O&M Agreements, Partnership Agreements) Ability to review invoices for accuracy (check contract rates, T&M, verify % complete, verify current balance due, etc.) Other Attributes Must be a self-starter with strong interpersonal and decision-making skills. Must be flexible and able to adapt in a continuously changing environment. Must be customer-focused and able to foster a positive team environment. Must be willing to support teams working in all US time zones – after-hours calls are part of the job. Must be able to properly handle sensitive and/or confidential information. Company Overview Southern
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