Outage Budget Analyst – Any Nuclear SiteJOB SUMMARY:This position will have responsibility for preparing, developing, and maintaining the Refuel Outage O&M budgets for the fleet while serving as the Farley site point of contact. This includes analyzing actual expenditures, preparing monthly projections, tracking all activities associated with the assigned scope of work. JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA, MBA, or advanced degree is a plus.
At least two years of experience in financial and accounting disciplines, including financial planning and analysis, and budgeting.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Operational accounting, budgeting, and cost control experience (nuclear generation, transmission, distribution, manufacturing) a plus
Working knowledge of utility accounting and finance and knowledge of specific accounting requirements of Federal Electric Regulatory Commission (FERC) considered a plus.
Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously, coordinate site and corporate groups, and produce timely results in response to frequently changing business needs.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple owners and multiple organizations to ensure appropriate levels of communication, cooperation, and achievement of goals and objectives.
Must have strong interpersonal skills, be a self-starter, a decision-maker, flexible, self-directed and a team player.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of Southern Company financial applications (Oracle and Maximo) is a plus.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide leadership, direction, and support for SNC’s annual O&M Refuel Outage budget process, ensuring it is prepared and completed in accordance with SNC’s financial goals.
Compiling and reporting monthly analysis of actual-to-budget data and end-of-year projections that drive financial accountability.
This position is also responsible for effective communication of budgets, projections, initiatives, and results to management.
Support Finance in efforts to identify, develop and implement fleet standardization initiatives, increase efficiency, improve processes, and educate personnel on accounting and cost management matters.
Provide analysis and support for industry benchmarking initiatives.
Develop and maintain fleet processes to ensure consistency.
Manage special assignments/ fleet initiatives and perform other ad hoc analysis as needed.
Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.comJob Identification: 8651Job Category: Accounting & AuditingJob Schedule: Full timeCompany: Southern Nuclear
