Pricing Analyst

RedBranch Executive Search & Recruitment; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is searching for a Pricing Analyst for a growing manufacturing company in Mississauga. The role focuses on developing pricing strategies, managing pricing modules, and collaborating with sales teams. Ideal candidates should have a post-secondary degree in a finance-related field, experience in food manufacturing, and strong skills in financial modeling and data analysis. Strong communication skills are also required for this key position that enhances profitability and supports business growth.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience as a Pricing Analyst or comparable role in Food Manufacturing.
• Strong financial acumen and advanced skills in financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally to identify pricing opportunities and risks.
• Monitor competitive pricing trends and develop pricing strategies.
• Manage pricing changes within the ERP and collaborate with Sales.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Finance, Economics, Business

Master’s degree or relevant certification (CPA, CFA)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$65,000.00/yr - CA$85,000.00/yr

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Director of Recruitment - Accounting & Finance / Technology / Sales & Marketing / Corporate Operations

Our client, a growing manufacturing company in Mississauga, is searching for a Pricing Analyst. This role will play a proactive role in developing, optimizing, and pricing strategies that enhance profitability, support business growth, and maintain competitiveness. This role will act as a strategic partner to the Sales and Procurement departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner cross-functionally to proactively identify pricing opportunities and risks, including cost fluctuations, customer sensitivities, and margin erosion.
• Monitor competitive pricing trends and lead the development of forward-thinking pricing strategies.
• Serve as a change agent in identifying process inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to improve responsiveness and accuracy in pricing decisions.
• Manage the pricing module and control any and all pricing changes within the ERP.
• Collaborate daily with the Accounts Receivable Analyst and VP of Sales to address pricing updates on open sales orders and urgent price adjustments.
• Provide “real-time” pricing insights and rapid turnaround on pricing decisions.
• Work closely with Product Development and Sales to review blend formulations, identifying potential modifications that increase margin while maintaining product quality.
• Conduct weekly reviews with Procurement to stay ahead of material, labor, transportation, and overhead cost changes, and recommend timely pricing actions.
• Evaluate the impact of pricing strategies on customer relationships and long-term value.
• Develop compelling, data-driven pricing proposals for new customers and items.
• Develop pricing tools and tailored proposals that equip the VP of Sales with high impact, value based selling strategies to win new business and protect margins.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to provide transparent, flexible pricing models and tools that support business development and contract negotiations.
• Communicate pricing rationale clearly and effectively to diverse internal stakeholders.
• Proactively seek opportunities to streamline pricing processes, automate workflows, and reduce manual work.
• Foster strong relationships across all departments, creating an open flow of communication and insight-sharing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant certification (CPA, CFA) is an asset.
• Experience as a Pricing Analyst or comparable role, preferably within the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Strong financial acumen, with advanced skills in financial modeling, data analysis.
• Advanced Excel and experience with Power BI.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.