JOB SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to primarily support the Operations, Strategy, and Sales organizations with data, resource analysis and business case support. This job is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and reporting analysis to improve processes, meet goals/challenges, and solve problems. This role supports the President VNG organization with various levels of analytical support to ensure that department metrics and reports are created and provided to both external and internal stakeholders. This role works cross-functionally with VNG business units to leverage back-end data, streamline analysis, and support rate case questions and reviews.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Functional Expertise
Supports business areas in strategic planning
Provides business area value added analysis and reporting (monthly variance reporting, trending, timecard analysis, projections, presentations and ad-hoc analysis) to support business decision makers
Works with business area leaders to achieve desired results
Supports business area needs (non-budget/finance)
Provides specialized queries and reports to meet management requirements/under direction of FP&A leadership
Maps existing processes and creates and maintains training and procedural documentation
Business Acumen
Analyzes financial and non-financial data to help drive business decisions
Articulates results, variances, and key drivers effectively
Demonstrates knowledge of the business and industry in analyses
Creates scenario models
Proposes recommendations and alternatives to meet objectives
Supports Financial Analysts in preparing labor and expense budgets with data analysis trending
Generates reports for management workflow
Engagement
Collaborates with business area to understand trends and initiatives (current and future)
Builds effective relationships with business area(s) supported
Provides excellent customer service to all stakeholders to ensure that goals and expectations regarding metrics and other deliverables are met
Acting as subject matter expert in process development and as a trusted resource for problem solving
Communicates effectively with all levels of the business area supported
Influences business decisions by sharing analyses and expertise
Driving Results
Monitors results versus plan and works with business leaders to achieve desired results
Implements and/or drives process improvements
Provides specialized queries and reports to meet customer requirements/specifications
Qualifications
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
High School Diploma
Preferred:
BA/BS Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, Computer Science/Information Systems, (or suitable work experience in lieu of degree)
Desired:
MBA
Related Work Experience:
Required:
Business Support Analyst II
2+ years experience performing analysis, planning, and management reporting
Experience working with senior leadership on an individual and team basis
Business Support Analyst III
4+ years experience performing analysis, planning, and management reporting
Experience working with senior leadership on an individual and team basis
Meet all of Business Support Analyst I work experience requirements
Business Support Analyst Sr
7+ years experience performing analysis, planning, and management reporting
Experience working with senior leadership on an individual and team basis
Meet all of Business Support Analyst II work experience requirements
Preferred:
Utility, natural gas or other energy industry experience
Capital and O&M invoice processing and review experience
*Applicants may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
Working knowledge of Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP or similar systems
MS Excel - intermediate to advanced proficiency
MS Office Suite - intermediate proficiency
Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
Preferred:
General knowledge of accounting
Power BI or Tableau - intermediate to advanced proficiency
IBM Maximo - intermediate to advanced proficiency or similar supply chain system
Advanced analytic skills with software
Experience using AI tools and resources, such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms
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 in the job. Reasonable accommodations 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 bene?ts 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.
Job Identification: 20905
Job Category: Finance
Company: Virginia Natural Gas
