Staff, Financial Analyst (Virginia Beach)

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.

About Southern Company Gas Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.

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.

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