Pricing and Commissions MI Manager

Santander Consumer Finance is one of the UK’s Leading Motor Finance companies and we are currently looking for a Pricing and Commissions MI Manager to be responsible for developing, automating and maintaining pricing and commissions reporting processes and MI.

Please note this role is a hybrid role with at least 3 days a week in the Redhill office. Remote workers will not be considered.

Responsibilities will include:

• Running commercial and financial month end MI on Working Days 1-3 using database tools such as MS Access and Business Objects to meet stakeholder deadlines and requirements
• Ensuring accuracy of reporting output, investigating and resolving any differences as required
• Interrogating data using a variety of sources to understand any anomalies or resolve queries as required
• Ensuring reporting processes are well documented and up to date in line with governance
• Providing support in developing Excel based tools such as pricing models and customer agreement calculators using advanced formulae, pivot tables and VBA as required
• Edit, amend and create queries and reports to be able to accommodate changing reporting requirements as requested by stakeholders
• Ensuring testing has been fully completed and output is as expected
• Using data to assist with analysis of pricing changes and identification of trends in dealer behaviour
• Being the subject matter expert on data within the team, helping other team members improve reports and analysis
• Helping other team members improve reports and analysis
• Migrating existing month end reporting processes from Access to SAS or Business Objects as appropriate to accommodate new back-end systems
• Build, develop and automate dealer commission reports using tools such as Excel, VBA, Business Objects, Power BI, MS Access and SAS as appropriate
• Ensuring EUC tools and reports are adhering to correct governance and regulation including those relating to data protection, record retention, documentation, access and controls
• Adhering to our commitment to Consumer Duty ensuring we put our customers’ needs first and set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection

What we’re looking for:

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot data quality and functional issues
• Understanding of patterns in data and ask questions of data to ensure accuracy and provide valuable insight
• The capacity to evaluate data and information with a discerning and analytical mindset
• A passion for automation and process improvement
• Exemplary attention to detail from identifying errors in reporting, trends as well as a keen eye for aesthetics within reporting dashboards and packs
• Strong time management skills by delivering activity within prescribed timeframes through the effective prioritisation of multiple deadlines
• Natural skill to convey complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner (including Technical Writing ability to create accurate product and service documentation)
• Experience of implementing suitable control mechanisms to prevent occurrence or re-occurrence of data quality issues
• Understanding of data security and compliance standards to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data
• Experience dealing with data governance to ensure that data handling practices adhere to legal and industry-specific regulations
• Master of the art of data visualisation and well-versed in the use of Business Objects and Power BI for data visualisation and analysis
• A strong command of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation
• Advanced knowledge of MS Access and database interrogation & programming skills (relational database, advance select queries, indexes, and constraints)
• Knowledge of SQL and SAS is desirable

We have a range of benefits available which include:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience
• 27days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• £500 flexible benefit allowance
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme
• Gym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres etc

Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

What are the next steps:

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills, experience, and knowledge then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply which will take you through some questions and allow you to submit your CV and covering letter.