Coast Professional, Inc. · 15 hours ago
Pricing & Cost Analyst I
Coast Professional, Inc. is seeking a Pricing & Cost Analyst I to support their growing BPO line of business. This role focuses on pricing new BPO projects, developing cost models, and managing cost segregation while collaborating across departments to ensure accurate pricing and monitor project-level profitability.
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Responsibilities
Develop accurate, competitive, and compliant pricing models for BPO proposals, RFIs, and RFP responses
Prepare detailed cost analyses and pricing narratives to support new business and contract modifications
Perform scenario modeling to guide competitive strategy and decision making
Generate scenario analyses to support decision making
Assist in financial reporting preparation and analysis
Track and analyze project costs to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with internal and external requirements
Maintain detailed cost segregation schedules and reporting for project-specific and company-wide BPO initiatives, integrating financial metrics such as revenue projections and budget forecasts
Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile cost allocations and support month-end and year-end processes, assessing historical performance and identifying cost and revenue trends
Provide insight into cost efficiency and profitability by analyzing historical data and forecasting future financial impacts, enabling strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across BPO operations
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
Provide for a system of management cost reports
Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Partner with BPO Operations, Accounting, Contracts, and Business Development teams to gather input and validate assumptions
Provide actionable insights and clear reporting to leadership for decision support
Maintain and enhance pricing tools, templates, and reporting models for efficiency and accuracy
Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures related to pricing and cost tracking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field (required)
2-5 years' experience in pricing, financial analysis, or cost modeling, ideally in BPO, shared services, or a similar industry
1-2 years of experience in a finance related field
Ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes
Ability to analyze financial data
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high level of attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
As a federal contractor, this position requires U.S. citizenship and security clearance granting access to classified information
Preferred
Highly analytical and creative thinker
Advanced in the use of Microsoft Excel formulas, functions, pivot tables and other actions
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting a plus
Experience with cost allocation and project accounting tools (e.g., Deltek, Costpoint, Unanet, or similar) is a plus
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail MS Office Applications (Excel)
Benefits
11 Paid Holidays
401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Referral program
Vision insurance