FP&A Analyst Cost and Pricing

Equip Outdoor Technologies; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented FP&A Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. In this role, you'll optimize pricing strategies and conduct financial analyses to support competitive pricing while ensuring profitability. Your expertise in data analysis and budgeting will be crucial in identifying risks and opportunities, ultimately influencing key commercial decisions. This forward-thinking company offers a supportive work environment with hybrid working options and various employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about finance and analytics.

Benefits

Contributory company pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Free access to LinkedIn Learning

Great staff discounts

Casual dress code

Modern office facilities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in analyst roles in a commercial environment.
• Proficient in data manipulation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain accurate costing and pricing data.
• Analyze market trends to drive pricing strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Accounts Software

Navision Accounts

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Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd based in Alfreton, Derbyshire specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor clothing and equipment. Our experienced and enthusiastic team develop innovative designs, manufactured to the highest standard and brought to market throughout the world. Equip Outdoor Technologies own and operate two leading aspirational outdoor brands, Rab and Lowe Alpine. For further information on Equip please visit our website at www.equipuk.com

Our team is based at our Head Office just outside The Peak District National Park off jct28 of the M1 corridor.

We are recruiting for a FP&A Analyst Cost & Pricing to join our finance team based at our Head Office in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

In this role, you will contribute to the achievement of company objectives, help optimize and maintain accurate, competitive and profitable global pricing strategies. You will also conduct financial analysis to support competitive pricing while maintaining profitability and evaluating costs. The ideal candidate will excel in working with large data-sets, demonstrating exceptional skills in budgeting and forecasting. You will also adeptly identify risks and opportunities, providing insightful, data-driven recommendations to inform commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities of FP&A Analyst Cost & Pricing (including but not limited to):

• Take ownership of collecting and maintaining accurate costing and pricing data to establish one source of the truth across the business.
• Work closely with the wider business to ensure data accuracy and usability, including an understanding of various costs like duty, import, and freight.
• Develop and evaluate seasonal pricing models to stay competitive and profitable and be comfortable discussing and making recommendations on RRPs, mark-ups, wholesale price lists, and distributor pricing models.
• Provide pricing recommendations based on market trends and competitor analysis to help drive margin and be comfortable being part of wider discussions on NPD and minimum viable pricing.
• Provide content for and be a lead part in Strategic Sourcing Meetings, providing insightful reporting that helps to influence factory choice and commercial decision making.
• Play a key role in delivering a project to establish the next generation costing solution so that standard costings are accurately reflected in both current and future systems.
• Provide day-to-day analytical support and insights that aligns financial performance with strategic goals.
• Identify pricing and costing trends to support planning and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Influence the forecasting process and provide information on margin performance at category, customer and territory level. Be proficient in scenario planning and conveying various outcomes.
  
  

To join us as FP&A Analyst Cost & Pricing you must have:

Essential

Significant experience (ideally 2-3 years) in analyst roles, preferably gained in a commercial environment

Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide reporting insight and key decision support across the function

Recent, relevant experience within a busy finance team

Good knowledge of MS Office packages particularly intermediate/advanced MS Excel

Effective communication skills at all levels

Experience of using an ERP accounts software package

Ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines

Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative

Pro-active with a diligent approach to your work

A basic understanding of accounting principles

Desirable

Studying towards a recognised qualification such as CIMA, ACCA accreditation or equivalent and/or can demonstrate a proactive approach to learning

Experience of Navision Accounts package

Experience of working in a Group environment and capable of manipulating large sets of data

Salary And Benefits

• Salary range £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience
• Contributory company pension scheme, subject to qualifying conditions
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Hybrid working (discretionary basis, determined by business need) as well as an early finish on Fridays!
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning training resources
• Great staff discounts on our Rab and Lowe Alpine products
• Reciprocal trade discounts on climbing, bikes, camping, sailing and running equipment
• Casual dress code
• Modern office facilities with free on-site parking and we are proud to be a climate neutral company
  
  

Closing date for applications is 23 March 2025

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Our people are part of one team that is geared to achieving success for the company, and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff.

We are looking for people who are passionate about and can help live our values of

Synergy, Ingenuity, Ambition, Determination and Integrity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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