Financial Analyst - Gulfport, MS

Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Major responsibilities include:

• 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.

If you are selected as the successful candidate, you acknowledge that storm support is a requirement for all roles at Mississippi Power. This includes working during storm restoration efforts and outside of normal business hours as needed.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required. Advanced degree or CPA designation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• Working knowledge of utility accounting and regulatory frameworks is preferred.

Behavioral Attributes 

Must demonstrate principle-centered leadership and behaviors consistent with Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.