Your new company
Senior Specialist – Pricing & Commercial Finance
Kuala Lumpur | Defence & Technology Sector | Full-Time, Permanent
Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp commercial acumen and a passion for driving business growth through competitive pricing strategy and finance business partnering? A leading player in the defence and technology industry is seeking a Senior Specialist in Pricing & Commercial Finance
to join their dynamic team in Kuala Lumpur.
This is a high-impact role where you'll be at the forefront of shaping winning commercial strategies for tenders and contracts. If you thrive in a fast-paced, analytical environment and enjoy collaborating across departments to deliver commercially sound proposals, this could be your next career move.
Your new role
- Strategic Pricing and Bid Analysis: Lead in-depth evaluations of tender opportunities, including market trends, competitor positioning, and pricing strategies to craft compelling proposals.
- Contract Structuring & Negotiation: Partner with legal and sales teams to negotiate terms that balance profitability with compliance and risk mitigation.
- Risk & Financial Assessment: Identify and assess commercial risks, ensuring robust mitigation plans are in place to safeguard business interests.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance bid success and long-term partnerships.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor post-award contract performance, analyzing key metrics to identify areas for improvement or renegotiation.
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of bid activities and generate insights for senior management on market dynamics and bid performance.
What you'll need to succeed
- A Bachelor's or Master’s degree
- Proven experience in tendering or commercial negotiations, ideally within government or public sector contracts.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including pricing strategy development, profitability analysis, and contract negotiation.
- Familiarity with financial metrics such as ROI, NPV, and gross margin.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
What you need to do now
Ready to Shape Finance’s Future?
Are you the financial maestro we seek? Embark on an exhilarating finance journey by hitting that ‘Apply Now’ button and sending us your up-to-date CV. Alternatively, connect with Kelvin Yap at Kelvin.Yap@hays.com.my [mailto:Kelvin.Yap@hays.com.my] for a confidential chat about your career prospects, even if this specific role isn’t your perfect fit. Let’s orchestrate your next move in Accounting & Finance!