
Pricing Manager
meistro GmbH
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Germany
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About the role
- Responsibility for the further development and quality assurance of the integrated cost model (electricity/gas).
- Modeling of procurement costs (forward and spot curves), profiling/shaping costs, balancing energy and technical losses.
- Full representation of regulated price components (grid fees, surcharges, levies, taxes) including ongoing updates.
- Integration of CO2 costs and Guarantees of Origin (GOs) into the calculation logic.
- Maintenance and validation of central parameters (calendars, price fixings, metering and capacity bands, load profiles) as the single source of truth.
- Calculation of competitive and risk-appropriate offers (fixed-price, index-linked and pass-through products).
- Management and maintenance of price lists, pricing windows and margin guardrails.
- Preparation of complex offer calculations (individual customers, bundle offers, tenders) including profitability checks.
- Execution of post-calculations as well as margin analyses (DB1/DB2) and sensitivity analyses (load, price, FX, levies).
- Ensuring a transparent and efficient approval workflow.
- Close coordination with Portfolio/Trading on hedging strategies, quote validity and pricing windows.
- Consideration of risk limits, margin-at-risk and performance of scenario and stress tests.
- Active monitoring of win rate, margin leakage and price deviations against defined guardrails.
- Sparring partner for Risk Control in the assessment and management of commercial risks.
- Further development of the pricing tool/CPQ system and continuous optimization of the pricing architecture.
- Ensuring high data quality across CRM, ERP and BI systems.
- Automation of calculation and approval processes to shorten turnaround time.
- Forecasting of load profiles and competitive benchmarking for strategic price positioning.
- Documentation and further development of the pricing methodology including an audit trail.
- Ensuring transparent and audit-proof approval processes.
- Compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies in the pricing and offer process.
- Preparation of regular performance reports (hit rate, margins, TAT, forecast accuracy, segment performance).
- Analysis of pricing performance and derivation of data-driven recommendations for action.
- Proactive support for Sales, Product Management and Executive Management with sound commercial insights.
Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, (Energy) Economics, Mathematics or a comparable quantitative field of study.
- At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in the energy industry, ideally in pricing, portfolio/trading management, risk control or energy management.
- Solid knowledge of European power and gas markets (forward and spot markets), e.g. EEX/EPEX and THE/TTF.
- Confident handling of load profiles, structuring and procurement models.
- Familiarity with balancing energy, grid fees, surcharges and regulatory frameworks.
- Understanding of market price formation, hedging strategies and risk parameters.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high modelling and numerical affinity.
- Very confident Excel skills (including complex models, Power Query); experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- SQL skills and initial experience with Python (e.g. for data analysis or automation) are an advantage.
- Ability to structure large data sets and translate them into reliable decision-making foundations.
- High precision, speed and structure in your working style – even under time pressure.
- Strong interface competence in collaboration with Sales, Trading and Risk.
- Ability to prioritise complex issues clearly and prepare them for management.
- Strong data storytelling: you translate analyses into compelling recommendations for action.
Benefits
- Remote work: Flexible working is a given here. Depending on the position, you can freely choose your work location within Germany – giving you the opportunity to balance work and private life optimally.
- Modern headquarters in Ingolstadt: Enjoy an inspiring workplace with state-of-the-art facilities, a relaxation room with a massage chair, an urban roof terrace and an impressive view over Ingolstadt, including the #Donautower.
- Individual training and development: We will jointly develop a tailored training concept that fits you and your role perfectly. This enables continuous professional and personal development.
- First-class work equipment: You will receive everything you need for efficient work on day one. We continually strive to improve our infrastructure so you feel comfortable with us.
- Security & provision: We provide for your future with a company pension plan, disability and accident insurance that go beyond statutory requirements – so you can look ahead without worries.
- Events & culture: We regularly invite you to exceptional events, monthly culture lunches and inspiring encounters to strengthen team spirit and share special moments together.
- Additional benefits: Do you have specific wishes or ideas? We are open to suggestions and do our utmost to promote and retain our employees long-term.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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