Finance Analyst - Yolk Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for data-driven decision-making and strategic analysis? We're looking for a Pricing Analyst to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in driving profitability and growth through innovative pricing strategies.

About the Role

Working closely with senior stakeholders and the sales team, you'll support pricing operations and analytics across the business. You'll prepare pricing proposals, develop financial models, and provide key insights to influence business decisions. This is a fast-paced role, ideal for someone proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop pricing for new prospects and existing clients.
• Support the creation of pricing for new products, channels, and strategic initiatives.
• Build, maintain, and document pricing models in line with governance standards.
• Conduct profitability reporting to support competitiveness and relationship management.
• Collaborate with commercial teams and stakeholders across the business.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support executive decision-making.
• Assist with pricing governance, ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Deputise for the Head of Pricing when required.

Key Deliverables

• Prepare pricing proposals for tenders and client retention strategies.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial analysis for leadership teams.
• Analyse market trends and competitor pricing to identify opportunities.
• Provide commercial decision support, including business case development.
• Enhance processes and procedures to optimise pricing and mitigate risks.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Minimum of two years' experience in FP&A or a commercial finance role.
• Proficiency in Excel with experience in financial modelling.
• Strong mathematical modelling skills and experience with large datasets.
• Commercially aware with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to deliver actionable insights and meet tight deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• An inquisitive mindset, eager to identify key drivers behind data.
• A passion for continuous improvement in financial practices and business processes.