senior pricing strategy analyst, US Customer Finance

About the role

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and the rich tradition, but also brings a feeling of connection. This job contributes to Starbucks' success by being responsible for conducting advanced pricing research and analysis to support Starbucks' pricing strategies across products and channels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced pricing research and analysis to evaluate internal pricing models and external market dynamics, including competitor pricing, seasonal trends, and customer behavior.
• Develop and maintain pricing databases and dashboards, ensuring accurate tracking of historical and current pricing data for Starbucks products and competitors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Marketing, Product) to provide pricing recommendations that align with business objectives and market positioning.
• Monitor and report on pricing performance, identifying trends and opportunities for optimization across product lines and channels.
• Lead projects or initiatives within the pricing function, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

Requirements

• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Strong knowledge of pricing methodologies, market research techniques, and competitive analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and translate insights into actionable pricing recommendations.
• Experience with pricing databases and KPI development for tracking pricing effectiveness.
• Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams (Finance, Marketing, Product).
• Problem-solving and critical thinking to identify trends and optimize pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in pricing analysis, financial modeling, or related disciplines.

Skills

• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong knowledge of pricing methodologies, market research techniques, and competitive analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and translate insights into actionable pricing recommendations.
• Experience with pricing databases and KPI development for tracking pricing effectiveness.
• Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams (Finance, Marketing, Product).
• Problem-solving and critical thinking to identify trends and optimize pricing strategies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family expansion reimbursement.
• Voluntary insurance options.
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
• Incentivized emergency savings.
• Financial well-being tools.
• Access to educational opportunities through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
• Access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
• Compliance with state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits.

Pay

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

Schedule

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