This job is with AkzoNobel, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together. Pricing Analyst £Competitive package & benefits Altrincham, Cheshire Fixed Term, 12 - 14 Month Contract We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description. We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries. Job Purpose Working within our Dulux Decorator Centre retail operation, you will collaborate with colleagues to develop analytical models that support business decision making, incorporating market and internal data to underpin pricing & promotion planning. Job Responsibilities • Provide technical assistance within the pricing team to deliver monthly and quarterly pricing governance processes. • Review post price change performance, providing analytical insight & recommendations for commercial actions. • Maintain the implementation of price changes, provide reports to pricing team to highlight non-compliance of agreed positions. • Identify opportunities & make recommendations for appropriate changes to prices. • Collaborate with operational colleagues to understand the competitive landscape & use this insight in the price planning process. • Evaluate success of promotional activity. • Influence & input into the development of long-term promotional events strategy to maximize return on sales growth. Job Requirements • Worked as a Commercial Analyst with pricing experience. • Data literacy & visualisation – strong MS Excel • Experience in one or more data analysis packages & visualisation tools such as SQL, R, Alteryx, Python, VBA, Tableau & Power BI. • Comfortable managing & interrogating complex data sets to create tailored solutions. • Effective at solving problems. What Makes You Stand Out • Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key. • Excellent communication, influencing & interpersonal skills. • Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail. • PC literate. What do we Offer at AkzoNobel We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including: • Competitive Salary (depending on experience). • 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays. • Income protection. • Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Employee Life Assurance. • Company pension. • product discounts. • Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you. We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. LI-LM1 For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. Requisition ID: 42698