Analyst III Payroll - Finance​/GL

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

The Analyst III Payroll Finance/GL serves as the primary financial and accounting partner for Payroll operations across multiple business entities, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of payroll-related financial reporting and accounting activities. This role leads payroll financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reconciliations, and general ledger activities while providing insights that support business and operational decision-making. The position acts as a subject matter expert on payroll accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements, driving process improvements and supporting audits, governance, and cross-functional initiatives.

• Lead payroll-related financial accounting activities by maintaining and overseeing payroll general ledger accounts, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries to ensure financial accuracy and compliance across all entities.
• Prepare and analyze payroll financial results, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting, identifying trends, risks, and variances to support informed business decisions.
• Develop budget, forecast, and planning assumptions for payroll, benefits, and related expenses, partnering with stakeholders to support enterprise financial planning processes.
• Perform complex financial and variance analysis to identify key business drivers, determine root causes, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as the payroll accounting subject matter expert, providing guidance on accounting treatment, payroll-related transactions, and financial impacts of business or system changes.
• Support internal and external audit activities by coordinating requests, preparing supporting documentation, evaluating control effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Evaluate, design, and implement process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and reduce operational risk.
• Lead accounting and reporting support for organizational initiatives, including account structure changes, system enhancements, testing activities, and implementation of new financial processes.
• Develop and maintain advanced reporting and analytics utilizing payroll, financial, and business intelligence systems to deliver meaningful insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with payroll, finance, accounting, HR, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, communicate financial impacts, and influence decisions through analytical expertise and consultation.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting or related field. Financial analytical, planning and budgeting experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using ECP systems, S4 Hana General Ledger and other business intelligence tools for reporting and analysis.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of principles and techniques of budget preparation.
• Ability to influence others and lead meetings.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of budget preparation.
• Ability to improve internal processes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to work within deadlines.
• Works well both independently and as an integral part of a team.

• Experience in Financial analytics, planning and budgeting.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll operations cycle

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.