Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
New Balance are offering a full time role within Finance that will be at the heart of pricing functions & process. The role will support the Pricing & Analysis team across both finance & product but with particular focus on the management of all aspects of pricing control, specifically selling price mechanics & intercompany cost pricing that supports finance in the preparation of management month end accounts, forecasts & budgets. Training and support will be given, and you will gain a broad knowledge of a European finance department.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Calculation and upload of intercompany pricing and sharing across all markets & channels.
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Zero price orders management
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Calculation, upload and maintenance of all standard costs.
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Support to product teams in sales planning, RRP & wholesale price setting
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Working with product team in analysis of price mechanics and competitor benchmarking
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Third party market tracking of NB wholesalers across product & price
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Exposure to price/discount monitoring across markets & vendors
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Exposure to NB retail support – pricing & margin optimization mechanics
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Checking order books for correct standard costing information.
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Invoicing reconciliation
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Assisting UK Wholesale & Key Accounts Management in pricing clearance deals.
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Other ad-hoc task as required to support the pricing & management accounting team.
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Ad-hoc pricing across Subsidiary/Distributor – emails & price collection
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Aurora uploading / order correction
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Forecast & Budgeting
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
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Previous experience within a pricing analyst role
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Motivated individual, keen to learn about financial reports and sports retail.
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Team player, organised, structured and able to manage priorities.
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivots, Complex Formulae) and PowerPoint are advantageous
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Familiar with SQL, Power BI but not essential
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Ability to pick up new IT systems quickly.
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High degree of accuracy and an eye for detail.
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Good communication skills.
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Proactive in problem solving approach.
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Continuous Improvement mindset.
Flexible Work Schedule
For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while providing high levels of flexibility to associates. North American office-based associates are expected to come into the office on Wednesdays, with other occasional in-office days for in-person meetings and events as needed. Our offices are fully open and amenities are available across our North American office locations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.