Analyst III Finance

Ahold Delhaize•Quincy, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Develops cross-functional financial analysis and provides strategic support across multiple areas of the business. Responsible for delivering accurate and timely shrink projections, supporting P&L budgeting, and reporting financial performance. Leads brand initiative tracking and reporting across Fresh and Non-Perishable (NP) categories. Conducts in-depth analysis and responds to ad hoc business requests with data-driven insights.

Requirements

3-5 years
Bachelor's Degree - Finance, Accounting or Related Field
Strong organizational skills as well as project management capabilities
Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate across teams while maintaining business partnerships
P&L management, variance analysis, and identification of key business drivers
Experience with annual budgeting, long-term planning, and forecasting
Strong Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Power BI
Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams
Clear and concise communication, including executive-level storytelling
Ability to connect financial insights to broader business decisions
Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and recommendations
Understanding of pricing, promotions, and margin impact
High attention to detail and accuracy in analysis and reporting

Responsibilities

Partner with category management teams to develop and deliver weekly sales and margin reporting, including budgeting and performance analysis.
Design, enhance, and maintain executive-level reporting tools by leveraging advanced technical, data management, and financial systems capabilities.
Develop and present financial results, forecasts, schedules, and templates; facilitate planning processes to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
Create clear and compelling financial narratives for finance teams and business partners, translating data into actionable insights on business performance.
Provide proactive analytical support by identifying, analyzing, and interpreting key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Perform detailed P&L analysis, including period diagnostics and identification of key drivers impacting financial results across departments.
Collaborate with and influence business leaders to develop forward-looking plans and assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives.
Consolidate, evaluate, and analyze financial inputs to support long-term (multi-year) planning, annual budgeting, and periodic forecast updates.
Conduct trend analysis and variance analysis against budgets and forecasts to monitor performance and highlight deviations.
Perform root cause analysis to identify underlying drivers of financial variances and recommend corrective actions.
Generate actionable insights and partner with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven recommendations.
Lead price investment planning in collaboration with Pricing, Promotions, and Category Management teams.
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to visualize performance, identify trends, and support decision-making on risks and opportunities.
Produce recurring and ad hoc reports for cross-functional stakeholders to support operational and strategic initiatives.
Conduct research and analysis to respond to ad hoc business questions and emerging priorities.