Inclusive Consulting are delighted to be partnering with a leading international professional services firm to recruit a Lead Commercial Finance Business Partner, joining its expanding Pricing & Profitability team.
Our client is a highly regarded global organisation, operating across multiple international markets and advising an impressive portfolio of clients. The business is undergoing a significant transformation, with a particular focus on strengthening its commercial approach, developing more robust pricing strategies and driving greater consistency and alignment across Global operations.
As part of this, the Pricing & Profitability team is expanding its remit and influence across the wider business, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial finance professional with a strong background in pricing.
This is a senior, highly visible role, working closely with senior partners and business leaders to develop commercially competitive pricing solutions, improve profitability and influence strategic decision-making.
Pricing experience is essential, as this position will play a key role in shaping and embedding pricing strategies across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the development and delivery of commercial pricing strategies, ensuring competitive, sustainable and profitable outcomes across clients, projects and service offerings.
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Partner with senior stakeholders to provide commercial advice, challenge and support around pricing decisions, fee structures, profitability and negotiations.
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Develop sophisticated pricing models and scenario analysis, including alternative fee arrangements, fixed fees, discounts and client-specific pricing proposals.
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Support major client tenders, pitches and contract negotiations, working collaboratively with Business Development and other commercial teams.
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Drive greater consistency in pricing methodologies, policies and governance across international markets, supporting the wider transformation of the Pricing & Profitability function.
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Analyse pricing performance, margins and commercial trends, identifying opportunities for improvement whilst contributing to the development of pricing tools, reporting and best practice.
About You
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A strong background in commercial finance, with significant hands-on pricing experience gained within professional services, legal services or a large corporate environment.
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Proven experience developing and implementing pricing strategies, including complex pricing models, commercial proposals and alternative pricing arrangements.
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Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and translate it into commercially focused recommendations.
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A confident and credible communicator, comfortable partnering with, influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.
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Experience leading, developing or mentoring others, with the ability to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.
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A proactive, commercially minded individual with experience improving processes, implementing change and operating effectively within a complex, evolving organisation.
What's on Offer?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly expanding team within a leading international business, at a particularly exciting stage of its transformation. You'll benefit from exceptional exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence pricing strategies across an international organisation.
Our client is committed to recognising and rewarding success, offering genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression. For someone looking to take the next step in their commercial finance career, this could be an excellent springboard into broader strategic and leadership opportunities.
The role offers a salary of £70,000–£75,000, a 10% annual bonus and an enhanced benefits package, alongside hybrid working. The position can be based in either Sheffield or Leeds.
If you're an experienced commercial finance professional with a strong background in pricing and are looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a leading international business, please get in touch.