Senior Pricing Analyst

At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. You'll be a part of our Pricing and Value team supporting the Heads of Pricing and the Pricing Manager group. You'll work closely with many parts of the firm, consulting with Partners, Lawyers, Practice Executives, Finance and other stakeholders on the implementation of the firm's pricing strategy to deliver value to our clients. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home.

Responsibilities

Supporting Pricing Managers on firm-wide pricing projects, day-to-day pricing requests and commercial analysis, including Excel-based modelling, scenario analysis and clear outputs; Supporting Pricing Managers with profitability analysis, pricing reviews, alternative fee arrangement assessments and other commercial initiatives; Coordinating and maintaining the firm's pricing and rates operations processes, including accurate records of client pricing arrangements, agreed rates, discounts, fee structures and implementation requirements; Documenting pricing agreement terms in a structured and consistent way so details are available to Billing, eBilling, Finance and other relevant teams; Coordinating the implementation of new client pricing agreements by preparing clear instructions to the Billing and eBilling teams; Supporting the annual client rate review process, including preparing data, tracking required updates, identifying exceptions and ensuring annual rate changes are implemented accurately and on time; Monitoring multi-year pricing agreements to identify scheduled rate changes, review dates, step-ups, promotional adjustments and other pricing actions; Preparing analysis and modelling for upcoming agreement renewals, expiries or pricing reviews, and escalating key issues, risks or opportunities to Pricing Managers; Maintaining, identifying and improving rates and pricing data quality, process documentation, templates and reporting; Identifying opportunities to improve pricing operations through automation, process improvement, reporting enhancements and technology-enabled solutions, including data analytics and emerging AI capabilities; Supporting training and guidance for Practice Executives and relevant business teams on rates processes, agreement implementation and pricing data requirements

Requirements

Experience in business partnering and the ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders; Strong understanding of pricing, rates, billing or finance processes, with the ability to work confidently with client and matter pricing arrangements, agreed rates, discounts and implementation requirements; Advanced Excel capability and strong analytical skills, including the ability to work with financial data, prepare modelling and scenario analysis, and translate analysis into clear, practical outputs; Strong attention to detail, precision and process discipline, with a focus on data quality, accurate record keeping and consistent documentation; Ability to identify issues, exceptions, risks and opportunities in pricing or rates data, and to escalate matters appropriately for Pricing Manager review; Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain pricing, rates and implementation requirements to stakeholders including Pricing Managers, Billing, eBilling, Finance and Practice Executives; Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate recurring processes, track multiple deadlines and support annual rate review and multi-year agreement monitoring; A collaborative and proactive working style, with the confidence to troubleshoot issues, follow through on actions and contribute to continuous improvement of pricing tools, templates and processes; Qualifications, or equivalent experience, in Pricing, Finance, Billing, eBilling, Commercial Management, Business, Data Analytics or a related discipline

Benefits

Market competitive fixed remuneration; Employee recruitment referral program; Discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets; Health and travel insurance; Charity matched funding program; Fully subsidised gym memberships; Annual flu vaccinations; Skin checks; In-house snacks and catered meals; Subsidised sporting and social activities; Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching; Hybrid and flexible working arrangements; Equipment to support working from home; Ability to purchase additional annual leave; Enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent employees; Executive coaching to support the transition; Team based and contribution based recognition; Annual Allens Values Awards; Career Deal transparent career development; International secondment opportunities through the Allens and Linklaters alliance