Commercial Pricing Analyst FP

Purpose of the job:The Commercial Pricing Analyst will fulfill a key strategic Pricing function withing the FP division on a global level and specifically drive pricing activities. Reporting to the Pricing Manager, FP the candidate will be accountable for managing key aspects of the Pricing functions including contributing to the transformation workstreams, maintenance of the kp Pricing tool as well as providing key analytics to the team. Tasks and responsibilities: Pricing: Driving Pricing models for all regions and market segments in close corporation with Portfolio/Marketing Management and Sales ensuring that they are fully robust with an accurate representation of profitability (e.g., competitive positioning, costs, pricing rates, profitability calculations). Contributing towards key strategic pricing initiatives aimed at improving the Division’s growth and profitability. Develop target pricing rates and model future impact of changes to pricing levels, including cost structure analysis (e.g., impact of raw material cost changes). Supporting the pricing approval process and trigger mass price changes. Close exchange with sales team on tactical pricing actions. Sales and Market Analysis Maintain standard reporting, e.g., on profitability, price changes Work together with the CRM Manager to develop meaningful reports using the CRM system. Setup and enable regional pricing tool key user and facilitate training needs of e.g., new sales managers. Reporting technical issues encountered and contributing to develop the corporate pricing tools. Other duties, as assigned. Knowledge: Managing pricing processes that involve cross-functional partners. Working with various levels of the organization including leadership and peers Developing pricing models in a B2B market environment. Supporting business decisions with detailed analysis. Strong financial analysis skills. Expertise building models in MS Excel, including usage of Pivot Tables. Developing MS PowerPoint presentations to present analysis results Experience working with databases and information systems (ERP, CRM) Expertise on Power-BI and Salesforce is a plus Expertise on SAP and JDE is a plus Superb analytical and critical thinking skills; strong organizational skills. Good oral and written communications skills in English language; ability to effectively interface with all levels and types of internal and external employees and business associates. Spanish/French Language skills is a plus. Ability to travel as required by job. Experience: Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or similar is required. A proven track record of providing financial and market analysis in a B2B environment. A minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Pricing, Product Management, B2B marketing or similar is preferred 3 – 5 years of experience in at Industrial manufacturing company is preferred.