Sowena have partnered with a growing, PE-backed manufacturing business, who are looking for a pricing analyst to join their growing team. This role is perfect for a new graduate or a part qualified professional (e.g. actuarial, finance, or data-related disciplines), looking to develop their career in pricing, actuarial, analytics or insurance. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a commercial environment with exposure to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the development and maintenance of pricing models, helping define dynamic pricing logic that responds to demand signals, cost inputs and competitive positioning
* Support rate reviews and pricing adjustments based on performance and market conditions
* Ensure data accuracy and integrity across pricing systems
* Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and pricing opportunities
* Monitor portfolio performance, including profitability and customer behaviours
* Identify under-penetrated categories, segments and geographic areas when pricing adjustments can unlock incremental demand
* Monitor supplier performance, analysing how dynamic buy in prices can be defined and developed, whilst maximising overall performance and profitability
* Produce regular reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
* Collaborate with finance, and data teams to improve pricing strategies
* Conduct competitor and market analysis
* Define and track key pricing and commercial KPIs
* Enhance existing governance and processes, improving efficiencies and driving ‘on-system’ improvements
* Contribute to the broader commercial strategy with regular communication to key stakeholders, including sales and account management
Skills & Experience
* Degree in a numerate subject (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Actuarial Science)
* Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Proficiency in Excel (e.g. pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
* Good attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Commercially aware with an interest in pricing and risk
* Resilient and motivated, able to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines
* Eager to learn and continuously develop skills
* Team player with a collaborative mindset
* Experience with SQL, Python, R, or similar analytical tools
* Knowledge of insurance or financial services
* Progress towards a professional qualification (e.g. actuarial exams, CII, ACCA)
* Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
* Study support through a professional qualification offered
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