Pricing Analyst [maternity replacement]

• 22 October 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Zurich

Pricing Analyst sought for a maternity leave replacement. Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in Zurich, with attractive benefits.

Tasks ##

• Develop competitive pricing proposals for the sales team.
• Analyze pricing models and margins to drive profitability.
• Manage sales contracts and establish strong relationships with customers.

Skills ##

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance or pricing analysis required.
• Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Pricing Analyst [maternity replacement]

Zurich, CH, 8005

About the position

As a temporary pricing analyst, you will cover the responsibilities of our colleague on maternity leave. In this role, you will develop competitive and accurate pricing proposals for the sales team using pricing models, market insights, and additional contributions from relevant stakeholders.

An ideal candidate will know how to establish strong relationships with sales teams and analyze detailed pricing models. Do you like driving profitability in a dynamic environment? Are you also comfortable with systems, do you like sharing your knowledge, and does optimizing work methods motivate you?

The position is a maternity replacement for a duration of 6 months.

Key responsibilities include

• Create competitive pricing proposals for the sales team, analyzing historical price and margin levels to drive profitable growth for your business unit
• Present proposals to sales staff, guiding them using market and internal data to validate and justify proposals
• Record sales contracts after customer agreement to secure business
• Take charge of pricing for assigned accounts in an independent and proactive manner
• Proactively manage contracts in your account portfolio in collaboration with sales and customer service
• Use various pricing models, including commodity market coverage, cost and margin analysis, and proactive data management
• Develop and manage effective and analytical reporting tools to support the business unit and organizational needs
• Understand commodity market fundamentals and acquire in-depth knowledge of the chocolate and cocoa manufacturing process to improve the pricing process
• Actively support local, regional, and global pricing projects and initiatives
• Develop a direct relationship with customers and support commercial negotiations
• Support broader pricing projects and develop new pricing models
• Assume the deputy functions of the line manager

About you

• At least 3 years of experience in a finance, commercial, or pricing role
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a similar field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Enthusiastic team member, flexible and adaptable to changing business demands and priorities
• Customer-oriented, with strategic and conceptual thinking
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (lookup, index-match, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience in an industrial environment and with SAP
• Fast learner with a reduced onboarding period
• Proficiency in English

Job segment: Temporary, Pricing, Contract, Operations