Pricing and Costing Specialist

Location: Wynberg, Cape Town
Salary: Market Related

About the Role:
The PCS will report to the Bid Manager & will work closely with the finance teams across operations. This role will form part of the centralised Bid Team & support with accurate pricing & costing for all our Financial Proposals. The PCS will be responsible for the overall costing development process for assigned proposals in accordance with organizational procedures & client requirements, ensuring all financial proposals are strategically & competitively priced, compliant, completed on schedule & are of the highest quality. The team is in constant liaison with our Head Offices in Dubai, London & Cyprus, as well as our other entities in mainly the Middle East & Africa.

Requirements:
We are looking for someone with relevant experience within a similar field, preferably from a sales environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in costing analysis & development in an international environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of cost modelling & understanding of cost drivers.
Prior experience with financial proposal development in the international development field preferred.
Experienced in supplier negotiations & procurement processes.
Excellent computer skills including advanced MS Excel.
Fluent in corporate English.
Knowledge of general accounting principles.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work closely with staff from across the organization.
Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously & meet deadlines.
Accuracy, high attention to detail & organization skills.
Must be able to work extended hours during peak periods.
Team management

Duties:
Assist in the qualification of sales opportunities based on potential revenue & profit margin.
Read & understand client requests & their requirements & inform the extended bid team of potential pricing issues & / or seek clarification as needed.
Identify all costing elements / cost drivers based on client requests.
Source & verify unit costs & staff salaries from suppliers & the financial / operational teams.
Develop & manage costing models for the different companies within the Group.
Lead & manage all costing aspects of the financial proposal.
Share pricing strategies to make the financial proposals more competitive & cost efficient.
Participate in & support reviews / meetings as defined by the Bid Manager, including Bid / No-Bid, Bid Solutions Meetings, Bid Review Meetings, Handover Meetings & Win / Loss Assessments.
Manage the bid timeline & ensure that the financial proposal is completed within the stipulated time frames.
Support handover of cost commitment to Operations.
Project reporting