Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Birmingham, AL
Company: 4P Consulting Inc.

Duration: 6 months

Job Summary:
4P Consulting Inc. is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team in Birmingham, AL. This position will play a key role in providing financial analysis to the non-KWH sales teams, ensuring accurate financial planning, reporting, and accountability. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for monthly analysis, management metrics, and year-end projections that support financial decision-making. This role will involve working independently to manage processes, document internal controls, and ensure that all financial documentation meets required standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial planning, accounting practices, and financial modeling, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide monthly financial analysis, including management metrics and projections, to support financial accountability and decision-making.
• Assist in developing and maintaining financial plans for the non-KWH sales teams by providing both tactical and strategic financing assumptions.
• Ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of internal controls by executing and testing them, as well as working with internal and external auditors.
• Reconcile accounts and research accounting issues to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and compile end-of-year projections and other necessary financial reports, ensuring they meet reporting deadlines.
• Work closely with management to communicate budgets, projections, financial initiatives, and results.
• Manage multiple financial assignments simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet changing business needs and deadlines.
• Develop and run ad hoc reports based on database queries and financial data.
• Monitor financial performance and make recommendations for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Provide insights on financial outcomes and suggest adjustments or improvements as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in financial and accounting disciplines, including financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, and budgeting (7 years preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, particularly utility accounting, including accruals and income statements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines while adapting to frequently changing business needs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience with Southern Company financial applications (Power Plan, CSS, Oracle) is preferred.
• Ability to interact with databases and develop customized financial reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in utility accounting and financial management for non-KWH sales teams.
• Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools within large organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial data to both management and team members.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes and cover letters through our online application portal.