Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Financial Analyst

Reports To: Director, Finance and Treasury

Location: Atlanta, GA (*On-site )

* Incumbent must work in office in Atlanta four (4) days per week and may work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval

The Financial Analyst will be an integral part of the Finance Team and will report to the Director, Finance and Treasury. This is a shared-resource position that provides an opportunity to be exposed to a number of activities in the Investments, Debt Management, and Financial Planning & Analysis areas. The Analyst will also be responsible for the creation and maintenance of complex Excel based financial models. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles. The candidate is expected to be able to perform tasks under tight deadlines often without advance notice.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

The scope and duties of this position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of MEAG Power.

• Prepares month-end accounting entries including accrued interest, unamortized premium and discount on all outstanding MEAG Power debt and verifies entries prepared by others.
• Leads the design, creation, and updates of complex Excel financing models, analyzes financial data and provides forecasting support.
• Helps drive key insights, analytics, and improvements within the team and department.
• Updates MEAG Power debt databases.
• Generates reports, graphs and charts as requested using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point and/or other financial applications.
• Performs other duties and works on special projects in the Finance area as required.

Required Skills:

• High degree of analytical financial capability and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Basic accounting knowledge, documentation skills, and research skills.
• Experience in developing and preparing financial models.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics.
• 0 - 3 years related experience, demonstrating a progression in responsibilities.
• 1 - 3 years of direct corporate/project finance experience is a plus / preferred.
• Strong technical skills, with advanced Excel capabilities, including use of macros.
• Strong written and verbal skills required.
• Demonstrated success in financial modeling and analysis.
• Capable of critical thinking and problem solving.
• Maturity/judgment to work with confidential information.
• Ability to manage tasks to meet required deadlines and make decisions under time constraints.
• Strong business acumen with a desire to make positive impacts on our business.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles with direct corporate finance related analyst experience highly desirable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

MEAG Power offers a competitive benefits package including;

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs
• Vacation and Sick days
• 10 paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July)
• Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service)
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match contributions
• 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan (non-match)
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
• Vacation Purchase Program

MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.