Analyst III Finance

Category/Area of Expertise: Accounting/Finance Job Requisition: 508720 Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road Store Code: FP&A - ADUSA (5148451) 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 provides comprehensive financial planning, analysis, and reporting support for the FP&A team, with responsibility for key budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning activities across ADUSA. The role delivers timely and accurate financial insights, data driven analysis, and actionable recommendations that support strategic and operational decision-making. The incumbent is expected to perform effectively across core finance disciplines, including period close review, business partnering, financial modeling, and analytics. Additionally, this position prepares reliable monthly financial reports and helps ensure leadership receives clear, concise, and decision oriented information. This role requires a forward-thinking finance professional who leverages advanced analytics, automation, and strategic insights to elevate decision-making and continually enhance the FP&A function. Flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-office days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Core office locations include Scarborough, ME, Salisbury, NC, Carlisle, PA and Quincy, MA. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. Duties & Responsibilities Execute planning and reporting processes for assigned areas, including annual budget, in-year forecasts, latest estimates, long-term planning, and period/quarter financial reporting. Partner with ADUSA functional leaders to establish appropriate financial targets (Budget/Forecast/3YP) that reflect business strategies, priorities, and initiatives. Serve as a key business partner, meeting with functional VPs and teams to provide clarity on results, key drivers, variances, and performance improvement opportunities. Lead efficient and insight-driven Forecast and Latest Estimate cycles, identifying key risks and opportunities and supporting development of mitigating actions. Conduct period close review and analysis, ensuring accuracy of financial results, thorough variance explanations, and clear communication of trends and implications. Develop, enhance, and maintain financial models, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making and improve visibility into performance drivers. Ability to use modern analytics and automation tools to enhance insight generation, improve forecast accuracy, and streamline recurring processes. Collaborate with FP&A leadership to support planning and facilitation of team meetings, engagement activities, and strategic initiatives. Participate in the FP&A Analyst Forum to promote collaboration, analytics upskilling, and knowledge sharing across the team. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and leverage automation and analytics tools. Perform additional duties as requested to support business needs and uphold company values. Qualifications 3 - 6 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting or a related role. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related discipline. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities; experience with Power BI preferred. Experience using analytics and reporting tools; prior SAP/BPC exposure for actuals and planning cycles strongly preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences. Ability to analyze complex financial data, build financial models, and synthesize insights clearly for leadership. Experience preparing financial reporting packages and presentations for executive stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross functional partners. Adaptability and willingness to leverage new tools, technologies, and analytical approaches. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools. Experience with process automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python/SQL exposure). Experience in retail or consumer-goods industry. Salary and Compensation Salary Range ME/NC/PA: $75,040 - $112,560 Salary Range MA: $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. #J-18808-Ljbffr