Partnerships – Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

Southern Power's Partnerships team works at the intersection of business development, finance, operations, commercial strategy, and external partner engagement. This role supports partnership management activities across 39 renewable assets and 13 equity and tax equity partners, helping ensure Southern Power delivers on its commitments while maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with our strategic and financial partners.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to nearly every aspect of Southern Power’s business including renewable operations, finance, business development, tax equity, project development, budgeting, market intelligence and executive-level partner engagement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving complex business challenges, taking ownership of projects, and finding creative ways to improve processes and drive results.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills )

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Degree in technical or business field such as engineering, finance, economics, accounting, or equivalent preferred

• An MBA or advanced degree in these areas or related field is a plus

• Experience interpreting legal agreements, identifying contractual requirements and risks, and effectively communicating operational, commercial, and financial impacts to stakeholders

• Intellectual curiosity and desire to develop knowledge of renewable energy markets, partnership structures, and emerging industry trends

• Demonstrated project management skills including experience organizing and managing large volumes of information, deadlines, and stakeholder communications across multiple projects simultaneously

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships and influence outcomes across cross-functional teams including peers, management, executives, HR, legal, counterparts within Southern Company, and external counterparties

• Highly skilled at managing multiple assignments with minimal direction in time-sensitive environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

• Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, AI, or process-improvement tools to improve business processes is a plus

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners.

• Serve as a trusted relationship manager for assigned partners, proactively communicating major developments, facilitating productive discussions, anticipating partner concerns, and identifying opportunities to strengthen long-term partnerships

• Support partnership governance activities by interpreting LLCA and MSA requirements, identifying actions requiring partner approval or notice, maintaining governance documentation, and assisting with risk identification and mitigation efforts

• Support the management of partnership obligations within LLC/MSA agreements, including:

  • Drafting, reviewing, and submitting partnership monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

  • Preparing meeting materials for recurring partnership meetings and recording minutes.

  • Managing partnership SharePoint sites to document deliverables and company records.

  • Coordinate the development and communication of budget items.

  • Coordinate the negotiation and execution of partnership consents with internal and external resources.

• Conduct internal training sessions on partnerships processes, policies, procedures, and technology tools, providing proactive guidance to internal organizations and support as issues arise.

• Support cross-functional coordination among Renewable Operations, Financial Planning, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Business Development, and other stakeholders to ensure timely fulfillment of partnership obligations and successful execution of key initiatives.

• Support strategic partnership initiatives, including partner buyouts, repowering efforts, project acquisitions, tax equity matters, and other transactions involving existing or prospective partners.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process standardization, automation, reporting enhancements, AI-enabled tools, and governance tracking systems.

• Support SPC Market Intelligence initiatives.

  Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.

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.

Job Identification: 22111

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power

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