FP&A Analyst - Pricing

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Reports to: Manager of FP&A

Objective and Scope of Role:  

The FP&A Analyst serves as a key analytical resource supporting financial planning, pricing strategy, business intelligence and regulatory compliance (most notably EPR)  reporting. This role combines quantitative analysis, business partnership, and operational finance responsibilities to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business efficiency. The analyst will be the subject matter expert on pricing analytics and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance while supporting broader FP&A and business intelligence initiatives.

Responsibilities:

The analyst will be the subject matter expert on pricing analytics and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance while supporting broader FP&A initiatives and building business intelligence capabilities that enable data-driven strategic planning.

Pricing Analysis & Strategy (25% of time)

• Historical Price Analysis
  • Analyze historical pricing trends across products, customers, regions, and time periods
  • Identify patterns in pricing effectiveness and customer price sensitivity
  • Track price realization versus list prices and discount trends
  • Perform win/loss analysis correlated with pricing decisions
  • Monitor competitive pricing and market positioning
  • Calculate price elasticity and volume-price trade-offs
• Pricing Optimization & Recommendations
  • Build pricing models to evaluate scenarios and recommend optimal pricing strategies
  • Analyze margin impact of pricing changes across product lines
  • Support new product pricing decisions with market and cost analysis
  • Develop pricing segmentation strategies by customer type or channel
  • Identify opportunities for pricing optimization and margin improvement
  • Create dashboards and reports for pricing performance tracking
• Pricing Support & Collaboration
  • Partner with Sales leadership on pricing strategy and deal approval processes
  • Provide pricing intelligence to support new product development decisions
  • Support contract negotiations with financial analysis and pricing guidance
  • Provide pricing recommendations for RFPs and large deals
  • Educate sales team on pricing strategy and approved discount structures
  • Analyze promotional pricing effectiveness and ROI

New Product Development & Market Analysis (15% of time) 

• Conduct market opportunity analysis for potential new product lines
• Research and profile target channels for business expansion
• Perform competitive landscape analysis for identified growth channels
• Assess product-market fit using pricing, margin, and market size data
  • Evaluate material cost competitiveness for proposed new products
• Build financial models comparing potential ROI across product development opportunities
• Create market intelligence reports summarizing channel trends, competitor positioning, and whitespace opportunities

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Reporting (15% of time)

• EPR Compliance Management
  • Own end-to-end EPR reporting process for all applicable jurisdictions
  • Track and stay current on EPR regulations across relevant states/provinces
  • Ensure timely and accurate filing of all EPR reports to regulatory agencies
  • Maintain documentation and audit trails for EPR compliance
  • Calculate EPR fees and costs for financial planning purposes
  • Serve as primary point of contact with EPR compliance agencies and third-party administrators
• Data Management & Analysis
  • Collect and validate product packaging data for EPR reporting
  • Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, and Product teams on packaging specifications
  • Build and maintain systems to track packaging materials by product SKU
  • Reconcile sales data with packaging data for accurate weight reporting
  • Analyze EPR cost trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction through packaging optimization
  • Model financial impact of proposed packaging changes
• Strategic EPR Planning
  • Monitor emerging EPR legislation and assess financial impact
  • Recommend packaging strategy changes to minimize EPR costs
  • Provide EPR cost forecasts for budgeting and planning
  • Support sustainability initiatives with EPR data and analysis

Monthly Financial Reporting & Analysis (25% of time)

• Monthly Reporting Support
  • Support Manager of FP&A in preparation of monthly financial reporting packages
  • Prepare variance analysis comparing actuals to budget and forecast
  • Create executive-level dashboards and visualizations
  • Analyze key business metrics and KPIs (revenue, margins, customer metrics, operational efficiency)
  • Prepare commentary explaining financial results and trends
  • Identify and investigate anomalies or unexpected results
• Business Performance Analysis
  • Analyze revenue trends by product, customer, channel, and region
  • Identify trends and correlations across datasets to surface strategic insights
  • Track and report on gross margin and contribution margin by segment
  • Monitor operating expense trends and headcount costs
  • Analyze customer acquisition costs, retention, and lifetime value
  • Support executive team with ad hoc analysis and special requests
• Data Quality & Process
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data used in reporting
  • Develop and maintain self-service BI dashboards for business stakeholders
  • Build and maintain financial models and reporting templates
  • Automate repetitive reporting tasks where possible
  • Document reporting processes and assumptions
  • Coordinate data collection from cross-functional teams

Budgeting & Forecasting Support (10% of time)

• Assist Manager of FP&A in annual budgeting process
• Support quarterly re-forecasting with data gathering and analysis
• Build financial models for scenario planning
• Analyze historical trends to inform forward-looking assumptions
• Coordinate with department heads on budget submissions
• Track and report budget performance

Ad Hoc Analysis & Special Projects (5% of time)

• Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from CFO and senior leadership
• Support strategic initiatives with financial modeling and analysis
• Participate in cross-functional projects requiring financial expertise
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research as needed
• Assist with due diligence or M&A activities if applicable

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related quantitative field (required)

Experience

• Minimum: 2-3 years of experience in pricing analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or related analytical role
• Ideal: 3-5 years with demonstrated progression in analytical complexity
• Experience with pricing analysis or revenue management (strongly preferred)
• Experience with regulatory reporting or compliance (helpful but not required)
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products industry (helpful for EPR understanding)
• Market research and competitive intelligence experience
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Understanding of product development lifecycles

Technical Skills

Required:

• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data modeling)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with financial reporting and analysis

Preferred:

• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) for data visualization
• SQL or database query skills for data extraction
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics, etc.)
• Python or R for advanced analytics (nice to have, not required)
• Experience with financial planning software (Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, etc.)
• PowerPoint/presentation skills for executive reporting

Work Environment

• Remote

Team Culture

• Collaborative, analytically-driven environment
• High performers who take ownership and initiative
• Continuous learning and development focus
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Fast-paced with a variety of projects

Work-Life Balance

• Generally strong outside of close periods and budget season
• Busy periods are predictable (month-end, quarter-end, budget season)
• Typical week: 45-50 hours during close, 40-45 hours otherwise
• Minimal weekend work except in rare circumstances

World Centric welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and aims to find the people who not only meet the requirements of the job but also contribute to the culture in a way that recognizes our efforts towards the overall wellbeing of people and planet.

Posted salary range is 70k-100k + annual bonus. Actual salary offered will vary based on various factors, including experience, specific skillset, and geography.