Pricing Analyst at Wheels in Des Plaines, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description:



The Pricing Analyst will work closely with all levels of the Sales and Client Management organizations to help win and retain profitable clients.


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with Commercial executives to evaluate pricing proposals ranging in value from tens of thousands to millions of dollars per deal


• Review dozens of pricing proposals each month, ensuring each is complete, presented, and evaluated appropriately


• Complete custom financial analysis for outlier pricing evaluations


• Consult our partners on optimal deal-specific pricing structures


• Gather and analyze market intelligence

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• This role is an individual contributor.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS

• Financial analysis and financial storytelling


• Communicating financial concepts to non-finance people


• Communicating commercial or operational concepts to numbers people


• Proactive problem solving and resourcefulness


• Constant learning and growing, embracing change


• Practical and analytical mindset with a strong sense of curiosity


• People person


• Able to understand complex topics and translate them to others using plain English


• Able to teach peers about foundational finance concepts like time value of money and how P&Ls work


• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills, ability to build complex financial models is preferable, not required


• Able to consume information via data visualization tools like Tableau or similar

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Quantitative Bachelor's degree, MBA, or equivalent work experience


• 2+ years of experience working in finance, particularly Financial Planning & Analysis or Financial Reporting


• Experience in fleet, automotive, or financing industries or B2B commercial environments is desirable, but not required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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  Work Environment: This position will be located in an office environment in Des Plaines, IL


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  Positions Type/Standard Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.


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  Travel: Travel is not expected.


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  Physical Demands: Speak, hear, and see, and to use hand and fingers for computer keyboard and phone. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Reach above head to pull paper attachments.

DISCLAIMER



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


EEO Statement



Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.


Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. Apply Now