Utilities Analyst

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,040 - 112,560; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in North Carolina is seeking a Utilities Analyst III to oversee utility accounts and provide analytical insights across multiple brands. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in utility analysis. The role supports decision-making to drive cost reductions and involves developing utility variance reports. The company offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 in-person days per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with utility analysis & invoice processing.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain data management and analytical approaches for utility data insights.
• Develop and present utility variance expense reports.
• Conduct analysis to assess rate change impacts on profit & loss statements.
• Review, audit, and reconcile utility invoices with third-party provider.

Skills

Strong Analytical and Communication Skills

Strong Excel and Data Analytics Experience

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

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.

Overview

The Utilities Analyst III will be responsible for the researching and development of utility documents in tracking data and overseeing billing payment and monitoring balances of utility accounts for all ADUSA locations, totaling over $500M+ (including electricity, natural gas, propane, water and sewer).

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC.

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

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain data management and analytical approaches to generate utility data insights that support decision making to drive costs down across all Brands, including providing documentation for Brand discussion.
• Develop and present monthly/quarterly/yearly utility variance expense reports to Company and Brand leadership to highlight trends and identify potential issues related to the impact of certain market and operational conditions.
• Develop analytics and reporting for Brands.
• Provide deep statistical utility data analysis.
• Conduct analysis to assess rate change impacts to profit & loss statement determining necessary actions required and identifying additional cost reduction opportunities.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the analysis of utility rate filings to determine potential impact to Operations.
• Responsible for monitoring public utility commissions for changes in regulatory policies and procedures that could impact operations, including assisting with the design of peak reduction programs.
• Work with third party utility payment provider to review, audit, and reconcile utility invoices, including the correction of discrepancies.
• Analyzes utilities and creates benchmarking among like properties across all ADUSA locations.
• Ensuring understanding of current utility industry activities, as it relates to rates, metering, and billing, through on-going education and participation in utility/energy associations.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong Excel and Data Analytics Experience.
• 5+ years' experience with utility analysis & invoice processing.
• Strong Analytical and Communication Skills.
• Detail oriented including the ability to manage priorities and workflow on multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail experience.
• Professionalism and excellent interpersonal and relationship skills.

Salary ranges:

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480

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.