Lead, Commercial Finance

Syniti•Remote, OR

2d•$180,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

The Lead of Commercial Finance and Pricing is a key leadership role responsible for finance business partnership with the Americas leadership team and works in partnership with Sales/Legal/Delivery in commercial negotiations, software pricing (including sizing/scoping), and services pricing (including sizing/scoping) within the Americas region. This position requires a strong commercial acumen of services and software business strategies, market dynamics, and pricing models to drive profitable growth through effective negotiation and pricing strategies. As the Lead of Commercial Finance and Pricing, you will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction through successful negotiations and competitive pricing strategies. You will play a critical role in shaping the company's commercial direction and driving the financial success of the organization. This role has been designated as a remote position allowing qualified talent throughout the listed country to be considered for the opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. MBA or equivalent preferred.
Proven experience (8+ years) in commercial negotiations, pricing, or related roles, preferably in the software or technology industry.
Strong understanding of pricing strategies, methodologies, and models.
Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of successfully closing complex deals.
Strategic mindset and ability to analyse market dynamics and customer behaviour to drive pricing decisions.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading a diverse team.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and pricing tools/software.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks related to commercial agreements and pricing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work as a business partner across the Sales and Delivery Organization in the Americas, to optimize and meet key financial and operating metric targets
Collaborate and partner with other stakeholders in Corporate and other regions with regards to Pricing, P&L, revenue recognition and sales related activities
Ensure accuracy and completion and predictability of forecast submissions.
Drive key liquidity actions including escalations of collections and billing.
Play a key part in complex negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners to secure favourable terms and agreements that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
Develop negotiation strategies and tactics to maximize value while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
Conduct thorough research and analysis of market trends, competitor offerings, and customer needs to inform negotiation strategies and enhance the organization's competitive positioning.
Collaborate with sales, delivery and legal teams to review and finalize contractual agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Strong understanding of deal construct and ability to weigh in on resource plan optimization and managing working capital
Develop and implement pricing strategies for software products, services, and solutions, considering market demand, competitive landscape, and customer value.
Collaborate with central finance teams on developing pre-set methodologies of rate card pricing and maintain variance partner rate card in the region ensuring profitability goals of the region
Collaborate with product management, sales, and marketing teams to align pricing strategies with product positioning, market segmentation, and revenue targets.
Monitor pricing performance and market trends, making data-driven recommendations for adjustments and improvements as needed.
Provide guidance and leadership to numerous communities in the Americas region to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.