Retail Business Services, ranked No. 25 on Fast Company’s 2022 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, currently providing services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued. For more information, visit https://www.retailbusinessservices.com.

CO-OP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Retail Business Services offers an IT Co-op Program focused in the Data, Web and Mobile teams and is targeted to current students and recent graduates. As part of this program, you’ll work collaboratively with the grocery brands Retail Business Services supports, including Food Lion, The GIANT Company, Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, to develop IT solutions for the next generation of grocery retail. Participants can expect to leverage rapid application development, such as websites and apps, to create new offerings and ways of doing business while exploring emerging technologies new to the commercial space. 

• 6-month paid program

• Focused on data, web and mobile technologies

• Work on impactful projects collaborating with grocery brands to develop innovative IT solutions

• Leadership development seminars

• Networking sessions with the organization's leadership 

• One-on-one mentoring

• Networking and professional engagement opportunities

• Group community service event

• Final project presentation opportunity with company leaders

PROGRAM DATES:

June 20-December 8, 2023 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Office of the CIO function within RBS IT houses several enabling cross functional capabilities leveraged by the broader IT organization including Strategy, Governance, Planning, Transformation Management, Portfolio Management, Project Management and Vendor Management. The Financial Analysis and Reporting Analyst Co-op role will support the Director of Portfolio Budgets on various financial projects including the documenting of financial guidelines, business case creation, and the creation of training materials and videos.  

JOB DUTIES:

• Audit current financial processes to determine gaps in documentation, communication strategy, and processes.  

• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and scenario planning. 

• Develop financial models and perform sensitivity analysis to evaluate business initiatives, including ROI and NPV analysis. 

• Partner with technology teams to monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement. 

• Lead project management efforts for technology initiatives, including project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. 

• Monitor project progress and identify risks and issues, providing recommendations and escalating as needed. 

• Develop and deliver project status reports, presentations, and other project-related communications to IT stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation. 

• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, reports, and metrics to track performance and identify trends. 

• Maintain and report out on overall initiatives roadmap. 

• Track various initiatives status, associated financials and work with other PMO teams for periodic updates. 

• Support creation of various leadership meeting materials as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Data analysis and reporting 

• Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), standards, and regulations 

• Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Power BI 

• Analyze large sets of data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

• Demonstrated ability to handle a wide variety of tasks, and change  

• Microsoft PowerPoint 

• Oral and/or written communication skills 

• Presentation skills 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Initiative 

• Attention to detail 

• Strategic planning 

• Highly organized

EDUCATION

• Must be enrolled in a BS/BA, MS, or PhD program or a recent graduate in related field

Retail Business Services is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. As important as what we do is how we do it. Our team embodies our values of Courage, Care, Teamwork, Integrity and Humor in everything that they do. We have a culture of care that values and celebrates the qualities and perspectives that make us all unique.

If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@retailbusinessservices.com.

Retail Business Services, ranked No. 25 on Fast Company’s 2022 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, currently providing services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued. For more information, visit https://www.retailbusinessservices.com.

Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies with services including Business Integrity Services (Legal, Risk Management, Quality Assurance), Business Services (HR Technology Systems and Process Management), Communications & Omnichannel Service Center, Finance Business Services, Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources, Indirect Center of Excellence, Information Technology, Pharmacy Services, Retail Innovation Center of Excellence, Store Development, Leasing & Facilities Support, and Strategy & Business Development. Retail Business Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued.