Pricing Analyst

Pricing Analyst

The Pricing Analyst oversees program financial analysis, sales quotations, product line profitability, and comprehensive financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a large manufacturing business unit. This role drives market and product line strategy by analyzing trends, pricing, and product performance to support strategic decision-making. The analyst develops and maintains business models for operating segments, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and corporate profitability objectives while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams.

• Lead forecasting and financial planning activities for a manufacturing business unit with revenue exceeding $300 million.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and strategic support to Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Product Line teams.
• Oversee customer quoting processes, new program financials, and product cost modeling to optimize profitability and support pricing decisions.
• Manage the quote‑to‑launch process, including capital tracking, tooling, and investment accuracy, to ensure financially sound program launches.
• Drive monthly capital reporting and lead the capital forecast and appropriation process to support effective capital allocation.
• Conduct ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision‑making across the organization.
• Evaluate investments and program performance using net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and cash flow analysis to guide business decisions.
• Analyze product line performance, pricing, and variances to identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership on growth initiatives, including strategy sprints and roadmap development, to align financial insights with long‑term objectives.
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives, such as kaizen events, to reduce approval timelines and strengthen financial workflows and controls.
• Lead financial education initiatives, such as Demystifying Finance, to build financial capability and understanding among non‑finance managers.
• Support month‑end processes, including financial reporting, cost analysis, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Collaborate with accounts payable and other finance functions to maintain accurate financial records and support robust reporting.
• Utilize ERP systems and data visualization tools to develop, maintain, and enhance financial reports and dashboards.
• Prepare and refine book capital tracking and related reporting to support capital planning and performance monitoring.

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• At least 3 years of experience in a pricing, quotation, cost estimating, or financial planning role.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional teams such as Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Management.
• Experience in cost accounting and cost analysis within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, including month‑end reporting and reconciliations.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Ability to perform pricing analysis, quoting, and product cost modeling to support profitability.
• Competence in cash flow analysis and evaluating investments using NPV and IRR.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes and their impact on financial reporting.

• Experience with book capital tracking and capital reporting.
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