Pricing Analyst

Title: Pricing Analyst
Type: 6+ Month Contract
Location: Marlborough, MA - Fully onsite


Seeking a Pricing Analyst for a 6-month contract opportunity to support pricing operations and analytics initiatives. This role is responsible for evaluating the financial impact of pricing strategies, maintaining product price books, and delivering data-driven insights that support business performance. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced working with large datasets to identify trends and optimize pricing outcomes.

Responsibilities

Pricing Analytics and Performance Measurement

• Analyze the revenue, profitability, and margin impact of pricing initiatives and adjustments.
• Monitor and report on pricing performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), and pricing effectiveness.
• Evaluate price realization, margin trends, and the outcomes of pricing strategies.
• Prepare actionable recommendations to improve pricing performance and business results.
• Support post-implementation analysis and reviews of pricing programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and ongoing pricing analytics.

Price Book and Portfolio Management

• Create, maintain, and manage pricing models across multiple product portfolios.
• Ensure pricing data, price lists, and price books remain accurate and aligned with current business strategies.
• Support updates to list prices, discount structures, and product configurations.
• Validate pricing data across systems to ensure consistency, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Assist with the standardization and optimization of pricing structures across product lines.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support pricing-related projects and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• MBA or a minimum of 2 years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, business analytics, or a related function.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling, PivotTables, and lookup functions.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and translating data into actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of pricing strategies, margin analysis, and pricing performance metrics.
• Experience managing price lists, pricing models, or product portfolios.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and business decision-making through data analysis.