Business Analyst

Wallace Hind Selection; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Holidays

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking a data-driven Pricing Manager, Business Analyst or Product Manager to collaborate with our sales, purchasing, operations and customer teams. This role focuses on using data to influence pricing and revenue, not just analysis.

You will own pricing data, develop pricing models, support margin improvement, and work with multiple departments on pricing updates. Strong Excel and ERP/BI experience, plus the ability to present findings to stakeholders, are essential.

Qualifications

• Data-driven and commercially focused with ability to translate data into pricing decisions.
• Experience collaborating with sales, purchasing, operations and customer teams.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own the data related to pricing modules and frameworks across customer groups.
• Use data to drive sales and uncover opportunities in markets, channels or products.
• Analyse pricing structures, contracts, fees and systems to improve margin and efficiency.
• Develop understanding of competition and target audiences.
• Support Sales, Purchasing and Operations with product knowledge and pricing updates.

Skills

Data driven

Commercial focus

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinker

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Sage

Dynamics

Job description

With global reach and a thirst for innovation, we need to be precise in market focus and pricing. We are looking for a data driven, commercially focussed Pricing Manage, Business Analyst or Product Manager to play a key role in collaborating with our sales, purchasing, operations and customer departments.

BASIC SALARY: £45,000 - £55,000

BENEFITS:

• Bonus
• Pension
• Holidays

LOCATION: Flexible, based in Northampton office but with hybrid flexibility as applicable

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Wellingborough, Daventry, Towcester, Corby

JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Analyst, Product Manager, Commercial Pricing Manager, Pricing Manager, Pricing Specialist - Filter, Automotive, HVAC, Rail

As our Pricing Manager or Business Analyst your focus will be on data, but also on how we use that data and turn it into revenue. This is not solely an analyst position; we want someone who is comfortable in the detail but also presenting what they have found to stakeholders across the business.

Reporting directly to the Sales Director, this is a commercial role where you will help shape our pricing and use data to support our margin improvement.

Your key tasks will be to:

• 'Own the Data' relating pricing modules and frameworks across all customer groups
• Use that data to drive sales and uncover new opportunities for the business, be it in new markets, customer groups, channels or products
• Analysing the processes, pricing structures, contracts, fees and systems to uncover any opportunities for cost reduction or rationalisation / efficiency to drive increased margin and profitability
• Develop an expert understanding of our competition and our target audience, both existing and prospective.
• Support our other departments; Sales with product knowledge, Purchasing on Supplier Negotiations, Operations on Planning and all staff on product changes, pricing updates and models.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Analyst, Product Manager, Commercial Pricing Manager, Pricing Manager, Pricing Specialist - Filter, Automotive, HVAC, Rail

Ideally, you can already demonstrate success as a Business Analyst Product Manager and / or Pricing Manager, however a whole host of other commercial roles and experiences could be of interest to us.

If you are data driven and detail orientated you could currently be in a role in finance, procurement, operations or sales and be looking for a way to use your core skills to benefit an ambitious company who are always keen to improve.

You will also be:

• A systems expert - you must be comfortable with multiple systems including Excel and be happy dealing with multiple data sets across multiple departments as well as the associated reporting.
• An expert in communication - you will be central to creating links between various departments and understanding how to communicate with people from all levels of business will be vital to your success.
• A self-starter - we need proactive people who thrive on having an active role in the business.
• Hard-working - you are an individual who is excited by innovation and creativity as well as having a commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Someone who ideally has experience of working with ERP / MRP / Finance & Reporting systems such as SAP / Sage / Dynamics & Power BI or similar.

Any exposure or experience in the aftermarket parts, heavy duty, rail or bus sectors will be a distinct advantage. A