Product Delivery – Acquire to Retire - Application Analyst

Product Delivery – Acquire to Retire - Application Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

Southern Company is seeking a Business Analyst to provide support for the PowerPlant fixed asset, lease, and tax accounting software system. This position is with the Acquire to Retire Team and involves troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance of the PowerPlan application modules. The successful candidate will ensure the stability and efficiency of these vital application modules, manage user access, and assist in the ongoing maintenance and improvement of system-related initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide solution support including configuration, unit testing, controls execution, access management setup for PowerPlan applications.
• Collaborate with end-users to understand their requirements, troubleshoot issues, and provide guidance on system functionalities.
• Analyze and resolve system defects to ensure system stability, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Optimize system performance by identifying/implementing enhancements and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system upgrades, enhancements, and integrations.
• Develop and maintain user documentation, training materials, and knowledge base articles.
• Stay informed about the latest features and functionalities of the PowerPlan application.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and optimizations.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• 0-2 years experience in application support and troubleshooting, with a focus on Oracle Fusion ERP – Projects modules and/or PowerPlan application.
• Working knowledge in property and utility accounting preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of SQL for data analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting purposes is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills proven by experience in troubleshooting system issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with end-users and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong interest in enterprise technology and willingness to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a passion for delivering exceptional support experiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Solution Technical Skills:

Demonstration of good understanding in several concepts including:

• Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, and Log Analysis.
• Scripting, Process Automation & Optimization.
• Operating systems, Databases, and Networking.
• Cloud Services.
• Basic understanding of Security.
• Agile concepts and Incident Management.
• Business Continuity.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Takes personal ownership of career development.
• Demonstrates “Our Values ” - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion (We are One Team), Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.
• Continuous learner with a high level of interest in learning and applying new technologies and concepts.
• Result Oriented, can act with speed and decisiveness; take initiative and do what it takes to meet commitments.
• Focus on quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Effective in organizing tasks, managing multiple priorities, meeting schedules, and delivering on commitments.
• Methodical approach to solving problems.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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.

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: 7564

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services