Pricing Specialist

GardaWorld

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking detailed commercial assessments of opportunities once assigned for an opportunity
• Playing a significant role in data collection from current projects to inform pricing decisions
• Upon contract award, furnishing the Finance Business Partner, Finance Director and Regional Director with the cost information from the final submission. This should be in the form of a Win-to-Deliver Handover folder and contain all relevant cost, cash-flow and asset management information required to produce a Project Budget
• Making recommendations on how to drive additional margin from winning projects, using proven knowledge of the cost build up and planning process
• Facilitating engagement with costs (held within pricing models) for key personnel such as Bid Managers, Project Managers and Finance Business Partners allowing access to key cost information
• Supporting spreadsheet modelling and file management best practice at all times
• Support the Pricing Manager and Finance team with the production of internal reports relating to competitor analysis and internal investment
• The Pricing Specialist will work with the Pricing Manager to assess current projects for opportunities to drive out additional margin and revenue.

Competencies:

• Proven experience of working in a pricing or financial environment
• Expert in the use of Excel
• Excellent analytical skills for understanding client tender requirements
• Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Be familiar with pricing in different currencies and adapting to specific in-country requirements
• Ability to follow clear instructions and be confident reporting into Senior Management
• Ability to test efficiency of cost recovery and utilisation of assets
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Capability to work collaboratively with all departments
• Proficient across the MS Office suite of programs
• Can stay calm in a pressurised environment
• Methodical approach