Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Pricing & Commercial Analyst to join our Finance team in London to act as business partner and trusted advisor to relationship partners and other senior decision-makers with the principle objective of optimising profitability at a client level.  This role will add further commercial value through analysis of internal and external financial levers and through sharing of pricing best practice across the wider network. To lead on key cross-department projects and act as interface between Finance and the Business.

Role and responsibilities

• Assist in managing a portfolio of clients from a commercial perspective; advise Partners across the full range of value-add options in addition to rates 
• Assist in the financial analysis relating to client pitches (panel / client), onboarding and maintaining clients
• Maintain and improve client / rate information via the CCD and 3e platforms
• Commercial reporting across our portfolio to support development of firm’s long-term profitability goals
• Maintain a range of pricing models used across the wider business
• Assist with operational improvement projects including focus on data analysis and process optimisation
• Collaborate to ensure agreed projects are implemented and measured effectively
• Help to develop pricing best practice processes to support finance colleagues across the network

Competencies for success

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with credibility with the backing of data-driven insight
• Excellent communicator; able to explain complex issues to financial or non-financial stakeholders
• Apply a methodical and meticulous approach to solving difficult, sometimes ambiguous, problems
• Collaborative, hands-on approach to ensure success across a team-based environment
• Adjusts style to individual circumstances and demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence
• Results driven; having a proactive, goal-orientated approach to decision making
• Strong time management; able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and targets
• Ability to quickly learn new IT systems

Qualifications and work experience

• Some experience as a pricing professional (B2B / Professional Services preferred)
• Qualified Accountant (beneficial, but not essential)  

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of Allen & Overy’s recruitment team who will work with you to provide any reasonable adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic

At Allen & Overy, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.

Allen & Overy recognises the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. If you would like additional flexibility we will of course consider this in line with business needs.


Additional information - External

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field.

With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development – providing training, mentoring and practical support. We offer rewarding careers that are built around your strengths and designed to ensure you can achieve your personal and professional goals, recognising that those may look different for everyone.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re determined to play our part in advancing a workplace where progress is made by harnessing our differences – whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work.

What truly defines a career at Allen & Overy? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.