Analyst Finance

Category/Area of Expertise: Accounting/Finance
Job Requisition: 534527
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road
Store Code: FP and A Reporting - HR - NFR (2761788)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose:
This position supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business decision-making for ADUSA's Chief Administrative Service Officer (CASO) organization, specifically the Business Services, Communications, and Organizational Effectiveness functions. Analyst II partners with business leaders to deliver actionable insights, develop financial projections, and support strategic and operational planning. This position will also be responsible for preparing accurate monthly financial reports and assisting in the preparation of presentations that provide thoughtful analysis, identify action items, and effectively frame decisions that need to be made.
Our hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office location includes Salisbury, NC, Scarborough, ME, Carlisle, PA
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the company's financial planning and reporting processes for assigned areas, including the Three-Year Plan (3YP), annual budget, in-year forecasts, latest estimates, and periodic business reporting.
• Assist with the annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes by collecting data, validating assumptions, and supporting financial modeling activities.
• Analyze monthly financial results against budget, forecast, and prior year results. Identify key drivers of variances and assist in preparing explanations and recommendations for management review.
• Assist with period-end close activities by reviewing financial results, investigating variances, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
• Maintain and update financial models, forecasts, and reporting tools to support financial analysis and decision-making.
• Prepare recurring reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities to finance and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders while providing timely and accurate financial information and support.
• Participate in the FP&A analyst forum to help foster team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with finance team members to identify opportunities for process improvements, reporting enhancements, and automation that increase efficiency and improve data accuracy.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our values.

Qualifications:

• 0-3 years of experience in finance, accounting or a related area
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and financial modeling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Articulate and effective communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to present financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP and financial planning platforms (e.g. SAP & BPC)
• Experience with a data analysis/visualizations platform (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience in retail or consumer goods industry

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $63,440-$95,160
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
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