Financial Analyst
Mississippi Power
Gulfport, MSFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Financial Analyst position at Mississippi Power is responsible for performing project-specific financial analysis, preparing and presenting financial information to management, and developing financial models for strategic planning and project analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform project-specific financial analysis using relevant assumptions and inputs; evaluate potential regulatory treatments; and assess the resulting impact on the Company’s financial statements.
- Prepare, analyze, and present financial information to MPC management and other internal stakeholders.
- Develop, maintain, and manage financial models used for strategic financial planning and project analysis.
- Provide financial analysis supporting strategic corporate initiatives, including sales and marketing, regulatory matters, and budgeting.
- Prepare Financial Analysis responses to regulatory data requests.
- Participate on Company and systemwide teams addressing matters related to the Financial Analysis function.
- Storm support is a requirement for all roles at Mississippi Power, including working during storm restoration efforts and outside of normal business hours as needed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
- Ability to apply U.S. GAAP to financial analysis and assess the impacts to financial statements is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including evaluating assumptions, comparing scenarios and explaining financial statement impacts.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver timely results.
- Ability to respond effectively to changing business needs.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to develop, maintain, and validate financial models.
- Basic project management skills.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree or CPA designation preferred.
- Working knowledge of utility accounting and regulatory frameworks is preferred.