Pricing Analyst / Manager

SFS | Leeds, United Kingdom

Objectives

Analysing and reporting on the robustness of existing pricing structure models, making recommendations for improvements where appropriate and maintain pricing in the database.
Create clear pricing architecture and business rules to deliver structured pricing using the Simon Kucher & Partners pricing methodology https://www.simon-kucher.com/en-gb
Develop smart Excel tools which can be rolled out to other regions which will sort and define legacy pricing data based on predefined business rules
Work closely with product management to ensure clear commercial market alignment of list less pricing architecture

Analyse the existing pricing structure models and reporting.
Create a suite of Excel powered analytical templates based on the Simon Kucher & Partners pricing methodology to assist data reviewing, decision processes and pricing data updating to be used by further analysts within the group.
Deliver a new pricing structure (based on list less discount) across all Product Lines which aligns to commercial pricing, whilst further leveraging Gross Margin based on Product Value.
Price list creation and ongoing analysis/maintenance – accurate production of price lists, which have a logical presentation, are easy for customers to follow/understand and are communicated efficiently and on time.
Control of pricing/competitive database – assist in the collection of competitor pricing and maintain internal database.
Work closely with front-line commercial sales to evaluate and gather feedback to obtain ideas for new processes that could further streamline front-line quoting activity.
Responsibility for reviewing deals over the set pricing threshold for specific bands.
Gather latest information on all product changes/introductions to ensure any pricing amendments are carried through to completion.
Data Manipulation.
Inputting and cleansing of large sets of data including pulling data from different sources.
Data Migration.
Support to the eCommerce project to ensure the new pricing structure is aligned and maintained.

Minimum of 5 year's experience in a similar role.
Advanced Excel skills with excellent numeracy and data skills (SQL, VBA, Macros, VLookups).
Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills.
Excellent problem solving skills.

If you think you have the necessary skills we are looking for, then send your CV to Ben Grahamslaw, Human Resources Advisor at ben.grahamslaw@sfs.biz