Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd based in Alfreton, Derbyshire specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor clothing and equipment. Our experienced and enthusiastic team develop innovative designs, manufactured to the highest standard and brought to market throughout the world. Equip Outdoor Technologies own and operate two leading aspirational outdoor brands, Rab and Lowe Alpine. For further information on Equip please visit our website at www.equipuk.com

Our team is based at our Head Office just outside The Peak District National Park off jct28 of the M1 corridor.

We are recruiting for a FP&A Analyst – Cost & Pricing to join our finance team based at our Head Office in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

In this role, you will contribute to the achievement of company objectives, help optimize and maintain accurate, competitive and profitable global pricing strategies. You will also conduct financial analysis to support competitive pricing while maintaining profitability and evaluating costs. The ideal candidate will excel in working with large data-sets, demonstrating exceptional skills in budgeting and forecasting. You will also adeptly identify risks and opportunities, providing insightful, data-driven recommendations to inform commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities of FP&A Analyst – Cost & Pricing (including but not limited to):

• Take ownership of collecting and maintaining accurate costing and pricing data to establish one source of the truth across the business.
• Work closely with the wider business to ensure data accuracy and usability, including an understanding of various costs like duty, import, and freight.
• Develop and evaluate seasonal pricing models to stay competitive and profitable and be comfortable discussing and making recommendations on RRP’s, mark-ups, wholesale price lists, and distributor pricing models.
• Provide pricing recommendations based on market trends and competitor analysis to help drive margin and be comfortable being part of wider discussions on NPD and minimum viable pricing.
• Provide content for and be a lead part in Strategic Sourcing Meetings, providing insightful reporting that helps to influence factory choice and commercial decision making.
• Play a key role in delivering a project to establish the next generation costing solution so that standard costings are accurately reflected in both current and future systems.
• Provide day-to-day analytical support and insights that aligns financial performance with strategic goals.
• Identify pricing and costing trends to support planning and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Influence the forecasting process and provide information on margin performance at category, customer and territory level. Be proficient in scenario planning and conveying various outcomes.

To join us as FP&A Analyst – Cost & Pricing you must have:

Essential

• Significant experience (ideally 2-3 years) in analyst roles, preferably gained in a commercial environment

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide reporting insight and key decision support across the function

• Recent, relevant experience within a busy finance team

• Good knowledge of MS Office packages particularly intermediate/advanced MS Excel

• Effective communication skills at all levels

• Experience of using an ERP accounts software package

• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines

• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative

• Pro-active with a diligent approach to your work

• A basic understanding of accounting principles

Desirable

• Studying towards a recognised qualification such as CIMA, ACCA accreditation or equivalent and/or can demonstrate a proactive approach to learning

• Experience of Navision Accounts package

• Experience of working in a Group environment and capable of manipulating large sets of data

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary range £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience
• Contributory company pension scheme, subject to qualifying conditions
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Hybrid working (discretionary basis, determined by business need) as well as an early finish on Fridays!
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning training resources
• Great staff discounts on our Rab and Lowe Alpine products
• Reciprocal trade discounts on climbing, bikes, camping, sailing and running equipment
• Casual dress code
• Modern office facilities with free on-site parking and we are proud to be a climate neutral company

Closing date for applications is 30 March 2025

For general enquiries please contact: recruitment@equipuk.com

Strictly No Agencies please

Our people are part of one team that is geared to achieving success for the company, and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff.

We are looking for people who are passionate about and can help live our values of

Synergy, Ingenuity, Ambition, Determination and Integrity.