Pricing Assistant Manager Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Teleperformance
Overview
The Pricing Assistant Manager plays a critical role in shaping commercial pricing strategies for B2B engagements. This position supports the Finance department by preparing accurate and strategic pricing schedules for RFPs/RFQs, ensuring alignment with business goals, margin targets, and risk parameters. The role demands strong analytical acumen, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement capabilities to drive pricing excellence across the organization.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience / Key Competencies
Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or MBA in Finance
Minimum 7 years of overall experience, with at least 3–5 years in a relevant role, specifically in B2B commercial pricing
Strong process orientation with a commitment to process excellence
Experience in client management and understanding of KPIs and SLAs
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
Familiarity with automation tools and quality improvement initiatives
Strong track record of engaging senior stakeholders and thriving in high-pressure environments
Other Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees, superiors, and other stakeholders
Strong analytical, Time Management and Good Presentation skills
Organized with keen attention to detail
Technology
Preferred have knowledge of Dynamics 365 ERP
Experience of Jedox or other similar tools advantageous
Expert working knowledge of MS office with advance excel
VBA knowledge will be an added advantage
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Preparation of commercial pricing schedules for RFP/RFQ
Ensuring that commercials are in accordance with business goals, policies, margin targets etc.
Identify ways to use technology and end to end process improvement to simplify and streamline pricing activity for faster, accurate turnarounds.
Identify risks and opportunities in solutions and ensure appropriate levels of risk are priced into deals
Work closely and challenge sales/pre-sales team on business requirements and metrics
Deep understanding of Profit and Loss accounting including Direct Costs and Overheads
Maintain and upkeep a master pricing database on all deals including all key metrics
Business partner and support other operational areas like the Sales and Account Management Teams
Maintain and update the different pricing model templates and calculators
Provide forecast updates on new deals for 3-6 months post go-live including analysis, month end insight and any appropriate accounting treatments.
Ad-hoc analysis and dashboards according to the business requirement or senior management
Calculation, governance and tracking of commissions payments.
Title: Pricing Assistant Manager
Company: Teleperformance
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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