Finance Coordinator Opex

Ahold Delhaize; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 26 days of paid annual leave

Private health insurance

Benefit card

Indefinite contract with probation

International work environment

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize is seeking a Finance Coordinator Opex to join our European Shared Services finance team. You will drive key accounting processes, including posting invoices, cost allocations, accruals, and month-end activities, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS/local GAAP.

You’ll collaborate across brands, support process improvements, and help deliver reliable financial reporting. The role requires 4+ years in accounting, strong Excel data skills, and excellent English

Qualifications

• Level IV qualification (secondary education).
• Degree in Economics or related discipline is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Posting invoices and expenses to the GL accounts.
• Understanding cost centers and allocation methods.
• Reviewing supporting docs, tax treatment, and entries.
• Preparing and posting accruals and prepayments.
• Performing reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Provide guidance to team and assist with process improvements.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Level IV qualification (secondary education)

Degree in Economics or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Looking to take the next step in your finance career? Join a supportive team where you will have the opportunity to broaden your expertise, gain exposure to diverse accounting processes, and grow professionally in a company that values continuous learning and development.

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
As Finance Coordinator Opex, you will be joining our Finance team within European Shared Services.

Key focus areas of your role

• Posting invoices and expenses to the appropriate General Ledger (GL) accounts
• Understanding cost centers and cost allocation methodologies
• Reviewing supporting documentation, tax treatment, and accounting entries in line with established procedures and controls
• Preparing and posting accruals and prepayments
• Performing account reconciliations and supporting month-end closing activities
• Strong understanding of General Ledger (GL) accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes
• Ability to identify and resolve common accounting discrepancies
• Ability to resolve complex accounting entries, reconciliation issues, and accounting variances
• Participation in month-end and year-end closing activities, financial analyses, and process improvement initiatives
• Strong accounting knowledge with hands‑on experience in month-end closing processes
• Acting as a subject matter expert and providing guidance and support to other team members
• Reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of accounting entries, reconciliations, and the overall quality of team deliverables
• Managing escalations and addressing complex accounting matters
• Monitoring deadlines, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS and/or local GAAP) is considered an advantage

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 and a hybrid way of working: partly from home and partly from our office in Belgrade. 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

• Minimum 26 days of paid annual leave
• Private health insurance
• Benefit card (discounts in our stores and other benefits with our partners)
• Indefinite contract with 6 months’ probation period
• International work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development

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

• Level IV qualification (secondary education), degree in Economics or a related discipline
• At least 4 years of relevant accounting experience, including responsibility for work review, coordination or team support activities
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, control reporting, and working with large datasets
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills in English, including leading meetings and collaborating with stakeholders

Success in this role comes from combining strong accounting expertise with a collaborative approach, ensuring accurate reporting, driving process improvements, and helping the team deliver high-quality results.

Applications are open until 20.11.2026.

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.

For any questions, please contact Jelena Šešlija at [e-mail].