Utilities Analyst

Category/Area of Expertise: Health & Sustainability
Job Requisition: 478707
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: Energy Centers (5120246)
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
The Utilities Analyst III will be responsible for the researching and development of utility documents in tracking data and overseeing billing payment and monitoring balances of utility accounts for all ADUSA locations, totaling over $500M+ (including electricity, natural gas, propane, water and sewer).
Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain data management and analytical approaches to generate utility data insights that support decision making to drive costs down across all Brands, including providing documentation for Brand discussion.
• Develop and present monthly/quarterly/yearly utility variance expense reports to Company and Brand leadership to highlight trends and identify potential issues related to the impact of certain market and operational conditions.
• Develop analytics and reporting for Brands
• Provide deep statistical utility data analysis
• Conduct analysis to assess rate change impacts to profit & loss statement determining necessary actions required and identifying additional cost reduction opportunities.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the analysis of utility rate filings to determine potential impact to Operations.
• Responsible for monitoring public utility commissions for changes in regulatory policies and procedures that could impact operations, including assisting with the design of peak reduction programs.
• Work with third party utility payment provider to review, audit, and reconcile utility invoices, including the correction of discrepancies.
• Analyzes utilities and creates benchmarking among like properties across all ADUSA locations.
• Ensuring understanding of current utility industry activities, as it relates to rates, metering, and billing, through on-going education and participation in utility/energy associations.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Finance, Business, or related field
• Strong Excel and Data Analytics Experience
• 5+ years' experience with utility analysis & invoice processing
• Strong Analytical and Communication Skills
• Detail oriented including the ability to manage priorities and workflow on multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail experience.
• Professionalism and excellent interpersonal and relationship skills

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560
IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480
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.