Compensation Analyst – Executive Compensation
Summary
Analyzes executive compensation programs, financial modeling, and LTI administration for a large utility company, preparing reports for the Board’s Compensation Committee.
Responsibilities include developing analyses that support broad-based and executive compensation programs, including financial analysis, shareholder value considerations, labor market insights, and compensation market trends.
This position also provides support for the Long-Term Incentive Program (LTI) administration and assists with the preparation of materials for the Compensation and Talent Development Committee (“Compensation Committee”) of the Southern Company Board of Directors.
Core Responsibilities
Support the maintenance of the Performance Pay Program (PPP) calculation model.
Assist with tracking and reporting financial and operational goal performance.
Develop scenario analyses and assess financial plan implications.
Support the preparation of monthly accruals and annual budget projections.
Assist with preparation of goal performance updates for Southern executives and the Board of Directors.
Provide analysis to support the development of operational and financial goals.
Support documentation of controls designed to validate the accuracy of year-end results.
Assist with coordination of executive approval of financial and operational goal results.
Additional Support Responsibilities
Support the development of analysis and presentation materials for the Compensation Committee.
Assist with the preparation of compensation-related disclosures in the annual proxy statement.
Support administration activities related to the stock-based compensation for the LTI program.
Assist with the preparation of annual Total Rewards Statements for executives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field required.
2 + years in an analytical role (compensation, finance, accounting, internal audit, etc.) required.
Must have strong MS Excel and PowerPoint experience.
Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and executive-level presentation development.
Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to effectively communicate across a variety of audiences.
Takes initiative and demonstrates accountability for work quality and outcomes.