Staff, Financial Analyst (Virginia Beach) at Southern Company, Virginia Beach, VA
Staff, Financial Analyst (Virginia Beach) at Southern Company in Virginia Beach, VA. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Job Summary:
The Staff Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and reporting support across Virginia Natural Gas with a focus on Operations, Strategy, and Sales organizations. This role supports business units by ensuring accurate financial data, developing forecasts, analyzing variances, and delivering insights to support strategic decision-making. This role also will have responsibility to supervise, train, and develop less senior team members.
Job Responsibilities:
Functional Expertise
- Develop, maintain, and communicate budgets and financial reports for business units.
- Analyze financial data and provide variance analysis, forecasts, and strategic insights.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and reporting cycles.
- Support regulatory filings, rate case preparation, and strategic analysis.
- Perform ad hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Business Acumen
- Prepare executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide financial guidance to non-financial managers and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
- Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Engagement
- Supervise, train and mentor less senior team members. Provide technical direction to all team members.
- Manage staff performance and development for performance and success factors.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education, Certifications/License:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Preferred:
- MBA, CFA, CPA, or other advanced degrees or certifications.
Related Work Experience:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, accounting, or regulatory support.
- Experience with financial systems and tools (e.g., Oracle, PowerPlan, Hyperion, Cognos).
- Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
Preferred:
- Experience in the natural gas industry.
- Understanding of utility accounting, GAAP, FERC, and SEC reporting is a plus.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
The incumbent works a hybrid schedule in the office/on-site 4 days per week with 1 remote day from home and subject to change per business needs.
Infrequent Traveler (0-5% travel): The incumbent may be required to travel on a very limited basis. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.