Pricing Analyst

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cary, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

Dental benefits starting day 1

Vision benefits starting day 1

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, NC, is seeking a Pricing Analyst who will partner with leadership to advance data-driven pricing across the business division. This role develops analytical reporting, analyzes pricing trends, and translates insights into actionable recommendations.

You will collaborate with General Managers, Sales, Product Management, Customer Analytics, and Finance to optimize profitability, monitor performance, and support governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of pricing analysis or related financial/data analysis experience.
• Strong ability to interpret data and translate into recommendations.
• Excel proficiency; SQL/Power BI experience preferred.
• Experience with pricing software (Pricefx) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GMs, Sales, Product, Analytics, and Finance to align pricing with objectives.
• Evaluate price deviation proposals considering margins, customers, and competition.
• Develop pricing models incorporating costs, demand, and behaviors.
• Analyze historical pricing and margins to spot opportunities.
• Monitor pricing performance and recommend data-driven adjustments.
• Deliver regular reports and presentations on trends and actions.
• Help develop pricing guidelines and governance for consistency.
• Coordinate pricing changes with cross-functional teams.
• Support pricing tech adoption through requirements and testing.
• Stay current on pricing trends and new technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business/Data Analytics

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com .

Job Description

The Pricing Analyst reports to the Pricing Manager and plays a key role in advancing data-driven pricing decisions that support profitable growth across the business division. This role partners with the General Manager, Sales, Product Management, Customer Analytics, and Finance to evaluate pricing opportunities, assess special price deviation proposals, and translate pricing insights into actionable recommendations. The position is responsible for developing analytical reporting, identifying pricing trends, and supporting pricing strategy execution that improves commercial decision-making and business unit performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with General Managers, Sales, Product Management, Customer Analytics, and Finance to align pricing strategies with business objectives and market conditions.
• Evaluate special price deviation proposals using business unit strategy, margin impact, customer context, and competitive positioning.
• Develop and maintain pricing models that incorporate cost structures, market demand, customer behavior, and competitive dynamics.
• Analyze historical pricing, sales, and margin data to identify opportunities for pricing optimization, promotional effectiveness, and elasticity insights.
• Monitor pricing performance and recommend data-driven adjustments to improve profitability, competitiveness, and execution consistency.
• Deliver regular reporting and presentations that communicate key pricing trends, performance metrics, risks, and recommended actions.
• Support the development of pricing guidelines, governance, policies, and procedures to drive consistent execution across the organization.
• Coordinate pricing change execution with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and aligned implementation.
• Support pricing technology adoption and system enhancements through requirements input, testing, validation, and process improvement.
• Stay current on pricing best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies to strengthen pricing capabilities and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3 plus years of experience in pricing analysis, financial analysis, market research, or data-driven business analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, Power BI, or other data visualization and analytics tools preferred.
• Experience with pricing software, including Pricefx, is a plus.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate margin impact, customer dynamics, competitive positioning, and commercial trade-offs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain pricing concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build effective business relationships, and manage multiple priorities with competing timelines.

Additional Information

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000-80,000 + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here .If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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