The Analyst EU Finance, leads the overall General & administrative expenses process for the European team which spans across the central team costs management, IT organization (EU Zaandam based), European Business Service (EBS), including the central HR, Finance and Not for Resale (NFR) organization.

About Ahold Delhaize 
We’re Ahold Delhaize, one of the world’s largest food retail groups. Together with our seventeen strong local retail brands in Europe, the United States, and Indonesia, we share a passion for delivering great food, value and innovations. By bringing ideas to the table and acting on them, you help create a healthier tomorrow. Together, we make better choices accessible for millions of people every day.

Your new team
At the heart of the European Ahold Delhaize organization sits the European Finance team to drive support for the European team, that drives the alignment, consistency & clarity for our great local brands in areas of IT, shared service centers (Finance & HR), joint sourcing & the ever-changing ESG transition. The European finance team supports the brands on cross-functional projects in the past mentioned areas and drives the overall European portfolio to ensure that we deliver as Europe.

While the role will lead the G&A process (close, forecast, summer letter planning, intercompany cross charges) for European organization & cross functional projects, we also see the role being a part of other BPP processes. The role has full G&A ownership but supporting other BPP processes creates a great learning opportunity to build a set of experiences that can help you grow as a finance professional.

This position is based in Belgrade. 

You will be given the freedom and responsibility to take ownership of your work and broaden your horizons by working together with knowledgeable colleagues from different countries who have an abundance of expertise in many areas. We will continually invest in you and help you build on your talents and skills for the future.

Key focus areas of your role
Your role is highly diverse and encompasses various responsibilities. Here are the key ones:

• Leads complex financial analysis and provides strategic insights to support senior management decision-making.
• Acts as a trusted financial advisor to tactical and strategic stakeholders (Directors / VPs), providing recommendations to improve financial and business performance.
• Oversees development of analytical methodologies, dashboards and reporting frameworks supporting business performance management.
• Identifies strategic opportunities and risks through deep analysis of financial, operational and market data.
• G&A close – close the period of the European finance entities and provide detailed insights into deviations and potential follow ups.
• G&A Forecast – align with your cross functional partners on upcoming forecast and drive consistency & transparency to deliver on the forecasts.
• Drives continuous improvement of financial reporting, analytics capabilities and decision-support tools.
• Leads cross-functional initiatives related to financial performance, cost optimization and strategic planning.
• Ensures high standards of financial governance, reporting integrity and compliance with corporate policies.

What’s in it for you?

At Ahold Delhaize, we create a caring culture where you feel safe and supported. Being part of our family of brands comes with cross-cultural teamwork, international experience, and room to explore across brands and functions. Your curiosity drives what’s next!

We value your well-being, both at work and beyond. That’s why we offer benefits like flexible work options, well-being initiatives, and family care. This way, you can add something meaningful to our recipe. We enjoy connecting in our office and encourage you to spend at least three days a week here, based on a forty-hour work week.

 Plus:

• Private health insurance
• Attractive annual bonus
• At least 26 annual leave days

The ingredients you bring

Everyone brings their unique flavor. We believe this role comes to life when you bring the following:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field
• At least 4-5 years of relevant experience in finance, financial planning & analysis, controlling or business analytics
• Advanced analytical capabilities and strong business partnering skills;
• Proficiency in English and advanced MS Office skills

Join our recipe. Apply now!

Are you keen to join the BPP team? Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply. For any questions, please contact Marko Simic at marko.simic@delhaize.rs  

Applications are open until 29th of May. 

At Ahold Delhaize, we are open for everyone. We respect and embrace people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences—including all genders, LGBTQ+ communities, abilities, nationalities, generations, and cultures. We are committed to creating a caring workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and able to thrive.