Principal Business Analyst - Pricing

Are you ready to ignite your career with the World’s largest sports betting and iGaming company? Are you a critical thinker with a growth mindset? Flutter UKI, are on the hunt for a passionate individual to join our dynamic team as a Principal Business Analyst!

We are the Flutter UK & Ireland Trading Team - we predict the unpredictable, we think different, and putting our customers first, through innovative solutions and powering the performance of our brands Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Betting & Gaming brands at number one. This Principal Analyst role is based in the pricing function, which is a high performing function responsible for the delivery and optimisation of pricing strategies across the Flutter UKI brands.

What you’ll do...
As part of the pricing function, you will report directly to the Pricing Director and take on a lead role in the team. You will be using data and subject matter expertise to create persuasive arguments for commercial opportunities and product innovations. 

You will work within the UKI Trading function, connecting with colleagues from across the organisation to solve complex pricing problems and to identify new opportunities for pricing optimisation.

If this sounds like the outstanding opportunity you are looking for, then please read on…

How you will do it....

• Lead senior analysts responsible for the delivery of comprehensive analysis of pricing initiatives on our sports betting products.
• Apply outstanding business tools and specialized knowledge to build comprehensive cases for proposed commercial changes and product innovations.
• Oversee & support analysis of internal data, market trends and customer behaviours to inform commercial strategies and decisions
• Leverage subject matter expertise to identify potential risks associated with commercial changes, including market reactions, customer impact and financial implications
• Engage with collaborators, team members, and partners to compile findings and offer recommendations, ensuring clear understanding of risks and opportunities.
• Proactively engage with cross-functional teams, including Commercial and Finance, to align commercial strategies with overall business objectives
• Take a lead role in the team tracking the results of initiatives and providing regular updates to management on outcomes and insights
• Stay informed about industry standard methodologies and emerging trends in pricing to improve the efficiency of the pricing function.

What we’re looking for...

• Experienced leader with business analysis / data insights background and track record leading senior analysts.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, SPSS, R) and experience with data visualisation software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
• Ability to synthesise multiple forms of analyses into actionable insights to inform business decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about pricing scenarios and their implications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple topics simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative approach, able to cultivate strong and effective relationships both within the Pricing team and across the business at all levels
• Ideally, experience working on pricing strategies / strategy projects in a large business setting projects and knowledge of financial metrics and their impact on pricing decisions

Who we are:
We are Flutter UK & Ireland. Leaders in betting, gaming, and entertainment. We are the home of bighitting brands including Sky Betting & Gaming, Paddy Power, Betfair and tombola.

We are thousands of colleagues. Across 6 locations. In 5 countries. We play as one trailblazing team. Creating trusted entertainment for millions every week. Sharing ideas, expertise, and technology. Innovating in one of the most Competitive and most regulated markets in the world. As a division of Flutter Entertainment, we all work together to win.

What we’ll offer you:
 

• Flexible ways of working – Hybrid work arrangement that supports your wellbeing & lifestyle.
• £1,000 learning fund
• Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
• Pension contribution scheme
• Private healthcare
• Access to thousands of Udemy courses
• Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme
• 16 hours paid volunteering time per year.
• Unlimited holiday
   

Flutter UK & Ireland is working to be an inclusive employer we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.
If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them