Analyst Finance

Ahold Delhaize•Pleasant Hill, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

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

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.