Associate Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a results-driven Financial Analyst / Associate (Pricing) to join our Finance & Analytics team. In this role, you will be central to developing and executing pricing strategies that balance customer needs with company profitability and long-term. You will analyze customer profiles, expected sales volumes, and location dynamics to optimize pricing decisions with the objective of maintaining and improving ROIC.

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing pricing models and frameworks that support sales and operational teams across the business. In addition, you will actively identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute actionable ideas that enhance productivity, outcomes, and cross-departmental collaboration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a passion for turning complex data into meaningful recommendations that guide business growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop pricing solutions for potential new customers
• Maximize profitability across all customer bases
• Identify gaps and opportunities, and recommend refinements to prices and strategy
• Partner with cross-functional team on pricing-related initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement to pricing analyses, tools, and reports
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor or other members of management.
• Work with data and analytical platforms to identify challenges, develop recommendations, and measure success in partnership with stakeholders.
• Facilitate change by guiding operational teams through the transition to new tools and reporting systems.
• Participate in Lean activities to provide analytical support to strategic initiatives.

JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES:

Desired Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to uncover patterns and insights in both structured and unstructured data while applying creative approaches to business challenges.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and effectiveness in a remote or independent work environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, thrive under pressure, and create order in ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in Alteryx, Excel (advanced functions and pivot tables; VBA and Power Query a plus), and Power BI Desktop (is a plus).
• Exhibits high levels of professionalism, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Possesses professionalism and excellent communication skills, enabling clear idea-sharing, cross-team collaboration, and informed decision-making.

EDUCATION/OTHER:

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Finance, or a related field preferred)
• 2 years of experience in a financial analyst or a similar role, with a strong focus on finance and operational reporting
• Ability to travel (up to 10%)

PECO Pallet Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PECO celebrates our continuous journey pursuing diversity through inclusion and empowerment of our employees to shape the future of the company and deliver our pillars of Quality and Service to all customers.