Pricing Analyst

The Nielsen Pricing team is a vital driving force behind our company's success and profitability.We craft and document pricing strategies, provide analytics, go to market and negotiationsupport. Our pricing approaches optimize revenue while delivering unparalleled value to ourclients. We work closely with the commercial and product teams in order to secure the mostfavorable outcomes. By aligning our pricing approaches with client needs and marketdynamics, we consistently maximize Nielsen's revenue potential. Our collaborative spirit andunwavering commitment to excellence position us as indispensable partners in the company'sgrowth journey.We are looking for an innovative pricing analyst to support our Audience Measurement andGracenote businesses. In this role, the analysts are responsible for updating and maintainingpricing models, supporting pricing refresh activities such as data analytics. The additionalresponsibilities will include standing up a historical pricing database and reporting &measurement for pricing realization. In addition, you will be analyzing marketplace dynamics,preparing client pricing scenarios and comparing the outcomes of different pricing strategies.

Pricing Analyst Detailed Activities:

Support the Pricing function on strategic pricing and rate card refresh for AM and GN

Help run data analytics to support rate card refresh

Work with SMEs to create pricing models factoring in competitive pricing, customer willingness to pay and next best alternatives and existing baseline

Support Pricing and Product teams on product simplification and standing up a rationalized product hierarchy

Create a database of historical pricing including products sold, pricing, discounting

Stand up regular reporting on pricing realization

Pricing Analyst Deliverables:

Pricing database with comprehensive historical data

Simplified product hierarchy

Pricing refresh tools – analytical models

Preparing and presenting pricing analysis findings to executives and commercial teams

Pricing Analyst Requirements:

Relevant experience in pricing and/or finance roles

Required Skills:

Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and software (Excel,Tableau, etc)

Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work with and interpret complex data

Strong written & verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Comfort with complex models; some understanding of technology / software /services pricing

Ability to deliver high quality work while meeting aggressive deadlines

Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment requiring a flexible work schedule (end of quarter, peak sales activity support needs)

Preferred Skills: Prior experience as a pricing analyst or a similar analytical role

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or comparable work experience