FP&A Analyst - Pricing

DescriptionWorld Centric is a highly mission driven company that seeks to have a meaningful impact on people and planet through our compostable products and the donation of 25% of profits to the most vulnerable in the world. For more information on working and life at World Centric, please visit our website .Reports to: Manager of FP&AObjective And Scope Of RoleThe FP&A Analyst serves as a key analytical resource supporting financial planning, pricing strategy, business intelligence and regulatory compliance (most notably EPR) reporting. This role combines quantitative analysis, business partnership, and operational finance responsibilities to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business efficiency. The analyst will be the subject matter expert on pricing analytics and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance while supporting broader FP&A and business intelligence initiatives.ResponsibilitiesThe analyst will be the subject matter expert on pricing analytics and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance while supporting broader FP&A initiatives and building business intelligence capabilities that enable data-driven strategic planning.Pricing Analysis & Strategy (25% of time)Historical Price AnalysisAnalyze historical pricing trends across products, customers, regions, and time periodsIdentify patterns in pricing effectiveness and customer price sensitivityTrack price realization versus list prices and discount trendsPerform win/loss analysis correlated with pricing decisionsMonitor competitive pricing and market positioningCalculate price elasticity and volume-price trade-offsPricing Optimization & RecommendationsBuild pricing models to evaluate scenarios and recommend optimal pricing strategiesAnalyze margin impact of pricing changes across product linesSupport new product pricing decisions with market and cost analysisDevelop pricing segmentation strategies by customer type or channelIdentify opportunities for pricing optimization and margin improvementCreate dashboards and reports for pricing performance trackingPricing Support & CollaborationPartner with Sales leadership on pricing strategy and deal approval processesProvide pricing intelligence to support new product development decisionsSupport contract negotiations with financial analysis and pricing guidanceProvide pricing recommendations for RFPs and large dealsEducate sales team on pricing strategy and approved discount structuresAnalyze promotional pricing effectiveness and ROINew Product Development & Market Analysis (15% of time) Conduct market opportunity analysis for potential new product linesResearch and profile target channels for business expansionPerform competitive landscape analysis for identified growth channelsAssess product-market fit using pricing, margin, and market size dataEvaluate material cost competitiveness for proposed new productsBuild financial models comparing potential ROI across product development opportunitiesCreate market intelligence reports summarizing channel trends, competitor positioning, and whitespace opportunitiesExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Reporting (15% of time)EPR Compliance ManagementOwn end-to-end EPR reporting process for all applicable jurisdictionsTrack and stay current on EPR regulations across relevant states/provincesEnsure timely and accurate filing of all EPR reports to regulatory agenciesMaintain documentation and audit trails for EPR complianceCalculate EPR fees and costs for financial planning purposesServe as primary point of contact with EPR compliance agencies and third-party administratorsData Management & AnalysisCollect and validate product packaging data for EPR reportingCoordinate with Operations, Procurement, and Product teams on packaging specificationsBuild and maintain systems to track packaging materials by product SKUReconcile sales data with packaging data for accurate weight reportingAnalyze EPR cost trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction through packaging optimizationModel financial impact of proposed packaging changesStrategic EPR PlanningMonitor emerging EPR legislation and assess financial impactRecommend packaging strategy changes to minimize EPR costsProvide EPR cost forecasts for budgeting and planningSupport sustainability initiatives with EPR data and analysisMonthly Financial Reporting & Analysis (25% of time)Monthly Reporting SupportSupport Manager of FP&A in preparation of monthly financial reporting packagesPrepare variance analysis comparing actuals to budget and forecastCreate executive-level dashboards and visualizationsAnalyze key business metrics and KPIs (revenue, margins, customer metrics, operational efficiency)Prepare commentary explaining financial results and trendsIdentify and investigate anomalies or unexpected resultsBusiness Performance AnalysisAnalyze revenue trends by product, customer, channel, and regionIdentify trends and correlations across datasets to surface strategic insightsTrack and report on gross margin and contribution margin by segmentMonitor operating expense trends and headcount costsAnalyze customer acquisition costs, retention, and lifetime valueSupport executive team with ad hoc analysis and special requestsData Quality & ProcessEnsure accuracy and integrity of financial data used in reportingDevelop and maintain self-service BI dashboards for business stakeholdersBuild and maintain financial models and reporting templatesAutomate repetitive reporting tasks where possibleDocument reporting processes and assumptionsCoordinate data collection from cross-functional teamsBudgeting & Forecasting Support (10% of time)Assist Manager of FP&A in annual budgeting processSupport quarterly re-forecasting with data gathering and analysisBuild financial models for scenario planningAnalyze historical trends to inform forward-looking assumptionsCoordinate with department heads on budget submissionsTrack and report budget performanceAd Hoc Analysis & Special Projects (5% of time)Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from CFO and senior leadershipSupport strategic initiatives with financial modeling and analysisParticipate in cross-functional projects requiring financial expertiseConduct competitive analysis and market research as neededAssist with due diligence or M&A activities if applicableRequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related quantitative field (required)ExperienceMinimum: 2-3 years of experience in pricing analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or related analytical roleIdeal: 3-5 years with demonstrated progression in analytical complexityExperience with pricing analysis or revenue management (strongly preferred)Experience with regulatory reporting or compliance (helpful but not required)Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products industry (helpful for EPR understanding)Market research and competitive intelligence experienceExperience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)Understanding of product development lifecyclesRequiredTechnical SkillsAdvanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data modeling)Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detailAbility to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insightsClear written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with financial reporting and analysisPreferredExperience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) for data visualizationSQL or database query skills for data extractionExperience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics, etc.)Python or R for advanced analytics (nice to have, not required)Experience with financial planning software (Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, etc.)PowerPoint/presentation skills for executive reportingWork EnvironmentRemoteTeam CultureCollaborative, analytically-driven environmentHigh performers who take ownership and initiativeContinuous learning and development focusDirect access to senior leadershipFast-paced with a variety of projectsWork-Life BalanceGenerally strong outside of close periods and budget seasonBusy periods are predictable (month-end, quarter-end, budget season)Typical week: 45-50 hours during close, 40-45 hours otherwiseMinimal weekend work except in rare circumstancesWorld Centric welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and aims to find the people who not only meet the requirements of the job but also contribute to the culture in a way that recognizes our efforts towards the overall wellbeing of people and planet.Posted salary range is 70k-100k + annual bonus. Actual salary offered will vary based on various factors, including experience, specific skillset, and geography.