The role is dedicated to supporting the pricing management team across the range of accountabilities which include pricing for all commercial products, projects, change and business cases.
The role
It is primarily accountable for maintaining cost inputs to pricing needs and production of reporting to support proposition pricing, business case assessment, profitability analytics, client profitability analysis and commercial decision-making. The role is business focused and will engage across a wide range of internal stakeholders to facilitate ongoing maintenance of key inputs to the pricing models.
Supporting the commercial pricing team in driving business growth by providing high-quality commercial input to enable informed decision-making that will have a direct impact on the financial performance of the business. This includes preparing management information for both strategic and operational purposes including strategic financial planning, financial governance, and budget monitoring in addition to providing inputs to allow production of product and client profitability analytics for discussion with the Commercial leadership team.
About you
You will be currently working towards an accountancy qualification or have a relevant degree in mathematics, with strong IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
With strong analytical skills and the ability to scrutinise data for accuracy and a diligent approach to work, you will be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders and become a trusted and credible member of the commercial team.
With the support of your manager mentor and buddy, you will have objectives to work towards to make sure you are developing during your time with us. You will have exposure to the responsibilities of the wider team by supporting other projects and tasks in both departments. We really want to hear your ideas throughout your time with us, so you will have lots of opportunity to suggest new and innovative ways of working.
We go beyond the traditional placement route by providing you with the opportunity to learn and experience things beyond your assigned role and that will further support your career development through participation in a team challenge project with our Early Talent community.
Assessment Centres to identify the successful candidate will be held throughout April 2025 at Cobalt Business Park.
About us
Newcastle Strategic Solutions is part of the Newcastle Building Society Group and is dedicated to the provision of outsourcing for financial services.
As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.
What do you get in return?
As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:
- A 35-hour weekly contract + flexible working options
- 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays
- Bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance and income protection
- Access to a range of wellbeing benefits
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Above statutory family leave entitlement
- The option to buy extra holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- A broad range of learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working - we welcome any discussions around where, how and when people work including part-time hours.
