Drive business performance through strategic, data-led pricing that influences key commercial decisions.

• Lead pricing strategy to drive P&L performance.
• Turn data into impact with sharp, actionable insights.
• Influence decisions and deliver margin growth.
• Attractive package, Mount Wellington location, free parking

Why is this an amazing opportunity for you!

Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products & engineering services to industry to keep the world moving!

We are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand our reach into industry across the region.  Motion is investing in the Capability & Development of our people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge. 

This is a Fixed Term contract for 6-9 months.

This role partners with sales and network leaders across New Zealand to drive business performance through strategic pricing initiatives. Using a strong commercial mindset and data-driven insights, the role provides pricing analysis, delivers recommendations, and influences key business decisions. By combining strategic thinking with analytical expertise and effective stakeholder engagement, the role supports improved commercial outcomes.

What kind of work may be involved?

• Partner with leadership, sales, operational, and finance teams to deliver P&L performance across New Zealand operations.
• Design and implement pricing initiatives, reporting suites, and automated price health metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Enhance systems and processes (e.g., Power BI, TM1) to ensure accurate, efficient, and seamless reporting.
• Provide pricing recommendations based on market trends, cost movements, and competitive dynamics, aligning closely with procurement and category teams.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve margin, reduce cost-to-serve, and grow revenue through dashboards and commercial performance metrics.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, sales capability development, and branch performance reviews to strengthen pricing discipline and financial outcomes.

Ideal skills & experience:

• Advanced IT capability including MS Office, Power BI (DAX/M), relational databases/SQL, programming (e.g., Python), and ERP/HRIS systems such as Pronto and Workday.
• Strong commercial and analytical background, with experience handling complex, high-volume data and pricing optimisation.
• Proven ability to translate insights into clear, visual reporting for finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated impact in performance improvement, process optimisation, and commercial decision support.
• Professional qualification (CA/CPA/CIMA) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong time management, problem-solving ability, and capacity to work independently or under pressure.

What is in it for you?

• Attractive package.
• The opportunity to join a progressive global company.
• Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential.
• An inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our people.
• Free flu shots and counselling services with our Employee Assistance Program.

We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.

We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

What are you waiting for, submit your expression of interest and let's get your career in motion!

Submit your application now by clicking “APPLY” on this job advert.

MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements.

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