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.