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London, UK Elavon is wholly owned by U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) and provides end-to-end payment processing solutions and services to more than 1.3 million customers in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. As the 1 provider for airlines and a top five provider for hospitality, healthcare, retail, and public sector/education, Elavon's innovative payment solutions are designed to solve pain points for businesses from small to enterprise-sized Elavon Europe is seeking an experienced Partner Pricing Analyst with skills and thought processes to perform critical functions for the Integrated Payments Partner Team. This commercial role is offering the person a great chance to learn the business, grow and become a key contributor to the team and work closely with Business Developers, Relationship Managers and Product development teams and management. This position combines strengths in two areas: 1) Business and Commercial Acumen - Analyst will leverage strengths in knowledge, business analytics and modelling to develop key relationship with Business Development. 2) Technical Acumen - Analyst will use Microsoft Excel to manipulate the data and present in a meaningful way for critical business decisions. Role Description: Provides financial analyses related to budgets, forecasting, allocation of expenses, ad hoc analysis for business case development and custom financial analyses, peer group analysis and internal consulting for all levels of management. Prepares partner pricing and analysis, forecasting information and matrix for use in assessment and liability management. Financial and statistical data developed is used by management in policy setting and decision making. Develops and maintains spread sheets and analyses for a variety of financial applications including financial statements, reports, budgets, and forecasts. Identifies, tracks and calculates expenses, charges and costs; recommends the most equitable allocation of expenses and prepares analysis of actual versus projected expenses/costs. Researches, collects, classifies, and analyses statistical data regarding profitability of products, customer business segments, branches, etc. Evaluates and analyses the impact of alternative business decisions and identifies solutions to a variety of financial issues. Prepares special accounting reports for management or partners and a variety of management presentations. Researches and evaluates financial alternatives, possible investments, or acquisition considerations. Evaluates and advises management on financial reporting needs in light of changes in partner portfolios or where repricing or commercial changes are impacting the business. Participates in the design and implementation of accounting systems, and/or management reporting systems, internal controls, and accounting policies. Analyses portfolios and data to enable effective commercial decision making. Key responsibilities : Key contact for Business Development in the pricing of Partner Deals, providing analysis, comparative reviews and advice; Creating templates and formats to collect necessary information from new partners via the Business Development teams. Ensuring all pricing process and procedures are being followed; looking for opportunities on continual bases to enhance these procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the pricing process; Responsible for upkeep of pricing models, updating on a regular basis due to cost changes and market changes; Portfolio analysis; detailed portfolio analysis of various markets and specific partners in Europe, analysing trends, providing advice and presenting to senior management; Merchant Profitability; reviewing merchant profitability on an on-going basis looking for revenue opportunities as a result of detailed analysis; Driving forward Revenue opportunities to maximise profitability Analysis of Partner performance, against plans, product sales and objectives and insights. Creating growth objectives through insights in Partner Performance and merchant data. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Requirements : Working knowledge of financial analysis techniques and general accounting procedures, with high level of commerciality; Well-developed mathematical and analytical skills as well as a thorough level of knowledge in financial analysis, forecasting, and planning. Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyse data Excellent Excel skills (including Excel VBA); Experience with statistical modelling and pricing optimisation Data mining experience; Trend Analysis; Strong attention to detail; Interest in and ability to analyse data, and present it in a meaningful way; Capability to work with aggressive timelines and targets; Process oriented & enjoys working closely with business development on opportunities. Fluency in English; Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics (or equivalent); Preferably internal customer facing experience. U.S. Bank Named a 2018 World’s Most Ethical Company ® by Ethisphere Institute Elavon are an equal opportunities employer and as such make every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status. closing date 04.04.2019