Business Optimization Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Business Optimisation Financial Analyst to support our new operating model across our international markets, this role can be based in the UK, Italy or Germany! You will be working with our "Big Ideas" work stream leaders and team members to reflect financial benefits and costs, (opex and capex) in business cases backing investment decisions. You will follow the evolution of the Big Ideas tracking performance results and costs evolution, whilst delivering ad-hoc financial analysis to shape strategic decisions impacting QI financial plans. You will also support on the definition of common financial metrics to compare and track performance at QI level (e.g. development of a digital P&L). As a Business Optimisation Financial Analyst you will report to the QI Business Optimisation Director and be focal point for the adoption of the new approach in one or more QI market (fine-tune of pricing tools, monitor results and partner with market buyers and planners to define introductory prices and manage price lifecycle). As well as developing tools to monitor product margin performance supporting the pricing process at market, category level and support other commercial finance related top projects defined at a future date. Job Description Details * Developing business cases, forecasting and tracking financial & business benefit (business case evaluation) and associated costs. * Completing ad-hoc financial analyses for centralized QI functions. * Creating transparency on financial KPIs, risks/opp. (e.g. Digital Store). * Deployment of the new value-based pricing approach acting as Product Owner for the price crawler and the pricing engine. * Supporting the merchandising local teams to adapt pricing processes to embed the value-based pricing tools and approach. Monitor results and adjust article segmentation thresholds, suggest price reviews in order to improve margin. * Develop tool (pricing engine) to support the definition of product prices accordingly with value-based pricing tactics and Budget product margin goals. The ideal candidate would have: * Strong analytical skills * Excellent understanding of the QVC business model. * Ability to influence decision making * Influence without authority * Advanced Excel skills are required * P&L knowledge and financial planning sills required At QVC we see it like this, you spend a third of your life in work, so work happy* Live better. About Qurate Retail Group Qurate Retail Group comprises seven leading retail brands - QVC, HSN, zulily, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, and Grandin Road - all dedicated to providing a 'third way to shop,' beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Globally, Qurate Retail Group is #1 in video commerce, reaching approximately 370 million homes worldwide via 16 television networks and multiple ecommerce sites, social pages, mobile apps, print catalogs, and in-store destinations. Qurate Retail Group is #3 in ecommerce in North America and #3 in mobile commerce in the U.S. (according to Internet Retailer). Qurate Retail Group combines the best of retail, media and social to curate products, experiences, conversations and communities for millions of highly discerning shoppers -- bringing joy, inspiration and humanity to shopping. Qurate Retail Group also curates large audiences, across multiple platforms, for thousands of brand vendors. Headquartered in West Chester, Pa., Qurate Retail Group has 27,000 team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, France, Poland and China. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com. Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB) includes the Qurate Retail Group portfolio of brands as well as other minority investments. EEO As an equal opportunity employer, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals pursuant to applicable law, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at CareersUS@QVC.com for assistance. Click Apply and log in with your existing account or create an account. This will allow you to check the status of your application at any time and receive the most up to date communications from our Talent Acquisition team.