Senior Operations Analyst

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Functional Area: Finance





Job Summary

Supports the global sales force by providing financial, pricing and modeling assistance throughout the sales negotiation process. Coordinates and compiles financial and statistical data as necessary to support the sales negotiation process.

Provides guidance on sales strategies, pricing policies, performs ROI sensitivities and provides recommendations regarding alternative pricing/deal structures to maximize profitability of customer proposals.

Assists the sales and marketing teams to minimize costs associated with retaining or securing customer accounts and/or market segments.  Reviews and provides finance control checks to ensure accuracy and compliance on pricing models, worksheets and contract terms, prior to approval and subsequent signature. Responsible for coordinating with Internal Systems, the ongoing maintenance and further development of the pricing model and the automated approval process of models.  Provides ongoing training to existing and/or new sales personnel and ensures training manuals and internal website are updated regularly.

 

Designs and produces statistical reports, trend analyses and projections using data captured in the database and/or the data warehouse, as requested. Ensures the timely and efficient delivery of such information, by understanding and maximizing the full capabilities of the various financial applications.  Continually assesses the workflows around the customer proposal process and strives to identify the opportunity for automation, where possible.  As and when capacity allows, assists in other non pricing-related FP&A projects.

 

Qualifications

A level of knowledge acquired through completion of a Bachelor?s degree in Business, Finance or related field.

Four years of related experience, preferably in financial planning and analysis and/or pricing.

Knowledge of financial measurements and metrics (ROI, IRR, NPV CAGR and EBITDA) is a plus.

Prior pricing/sales/marketing and/or customer negotiation experience and travel distribution industry knowledge would be advantageous.

 

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are needed.

Ability to work with all levels of management and staff employees is essential. This position has high visibility and the individual will interact with senior management on a regular basis. Strong analytical and math/finance skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a deadline orientated environment.

Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to work independently

with minimal supervision. Strong knowledge of Excel is necessary.

 

Benefits:

This role best fits someone that has a finance background but prefers the interaction that is involved in the operations side of the business.  Will interact with marketing, sales, and finance on a daily basis.This position does not have a lot of overtime or travel and offers growth into other departments (marketing, sales, or finance).  Most people in the group have an MBA or are working on one.  This company also offers tuition reimbursement. 

 

How to apply:

Please send your resume to Declan Reilly at declan@bluetreesearch.com for consideration