Pricing Specialist

Job Overview

The Pricing Specialist is responsible for the timely development of accurate Excel-based cost models to inform the company on the cost base of new business opportunities. Models must address all cost inputs, be logical and simplistic, follow best practice and provide a record of assumptions essential for the mobilisation and delivery of successful bids.

The Pricing Specialist will have responsibility for testing the GardaWorld pricing assumptions and methodology. This will require studying actual data from the company financial records and speaking with colleagues from the various departments that provide cost inputs during the bidding process.

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.
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Minimum two years’ relevant experience.
• Degree qualified.
• A Passed Finalist of a relevant accounting qualification would be desirable but not essential.