Trainee Pricing Analyst
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Based at Barlborough (Chesterfield) or Cressex (High Wycombe)
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Full Time and Permanent - Hybrid Working Available
- Starting Salary - £27,100 / annum – can be higher depending on experience
A quick look at the role.
We are looking for a Trainee Pricing Analyst to join our Pricing team and build a career in Analytics and Commercial Pricing.
This is an exciting development opportunity where no previous pricing experience is required. If you enjoy working with data, solving problems and understanding how commercial decisions are made, this role will provide the opportunity to develop valuable, transferable analytical and commercial skills. Depending on your experience, there is also the opportunity to join as a Support Pricing Analyst.
Pricing sits at the centre of our commercial operation, working collaboratively across the business to optimise margins, improve our customer offering and support informed decision-making. You'll join a high-profile team with excellent visibility across senior leadership, providing a strong platform for future career development.
Your core responsibilities
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Support the testing of pricing and system changes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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Investigate and resolve pricing queries, providing timely and effective solutions.
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Gather, validate and combine data from multiple systems to support commercial decision-making.
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Produce regular reports and analysis for business stakeholders.
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Analyse pricing and commercial data to identify trends and opportunities as your experience develops.
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Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leadership.
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Translate pricing and financial data into clear commercial actions.
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Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Operations, Sales, Customer Services, Finance and Business Intelligence.
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Develop knowledge of modern analytical tools including Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Excel, Python, R and SQL.
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Support pricing initiatives that improve profitability and enhance commercial performance.
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Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the Pricing function.
Our essential requirements
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Strong numerical skills and confidence working with data.
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Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
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Curious and analytical, with an interest in understanding how data drives commercial decisions.
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Proactive, organised and solution-focused.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across different business functions.
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A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn and develop.
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Previous pricing or analytics experience is not essential.
What you'll gain
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Hands-on experience within a key commercial function.
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Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business decision-making.
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Development in industry-leading analytics tools and data platforms.
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A broad understanding of Biffa's commercial operations.
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Ongoing coaching, training and career development opportunities.
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A strong internal network and clear progression opportunities into analytical and commercial roles.
Benefits
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Competitive pension scheme.
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Retail, leisure, holiday and travel discounts.
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Life assurance and additional employee benefits.
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.
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Ongoing career development, training and coaching.
Recruitment process
Our recruitment process consists of four stages:
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Online commercial questionnaire (untimed).
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In-person logical reasoning assessment.
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Face-to-face interview.
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Scenario-based presentation and discussion.
Changing the way people think about waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management.
Dedicated to diversity.
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.
