Product and Pricing Analyst

Drive insight generation to inform product development- Work collaboratively with analysts and developers to create product dashboards- Permanent position, Melbourne location - flexible hybrid work environment

We're REA

An Australian start-up success story we're quietly proud of.

From a garage in Melbourne to the global stage is an achievement we're humbled by. Our idea to put pictures of houses on the internet has blossomed since 1995, and we now have businesses across Australia, Asia, India and North America.

We’re proud to have been named one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for the second year running. This recognition is a great proof point of our unique and special culture. A culture that is driven by our people, our values, and our commitment to making a difference in the community.

Where the Group Finance and Business Services team fits in

The Product & Pricing Analyst sits within the Finance and Business Services Group, headed up by the Chief Financial Officer. The Finance and Business Services team, or FaBS as we like to call them, is the engine room of the REA Group. The team is comprised of Finance, Risk, Procurement, Pricing, Contracts, Customer Collections, Payments, Facilities Management and our Customer and Business Systems IT development teams.

What the role is all about:
As a Product & Pricing Analyst, you will work within our Customer Analytics & Insights team across our Agent Market services and Marketplace line of businesses. Your mission is to help us reimagine the way we provide insights, while supporting the day-to-day activities of the broader team. In this role, you can expect to:
- Assist in providing recommendations and analysis on short-term tactical Product & Pricing initiatives to support the immediate business needs- Work closely with the Product team to identify opportunities and risks associated with various mid-long-term product initiatives, and proactively develop optimisation or mitigation strategies- Develop commercial models to understand the likely business impacts associated with initiatives- Manipulate & analyse complex data from a variety of sources using a variety of tools & techniques to provide analysis and insights.- Collaborate with the Analytics, Product & Sales teams to understand our customer’s businesses, consumer’s needs and the marketplace; and use this knowledge in developing price points, pricing strategy & supporting go to market- Work along-side the Analytics team to lead the creation of dashboards for key product KPIs- Work closely with the Commercial Finance team to understand financial impacts to understand financial trends and impacts of pricing analysis on performance- Maintain a working knowledge of other business products & pricing architecture to effectively identify & consider impacts of initiatives across the group- Keep abreast of digital product & pricing trends, identify implications and opportunities for REA

What we’re looking for

In our team, you can help us engage with our stakeholders and leave a positive impact across the business.

To do this, we need someone who has:
- Great commercial acumen- Proven skills in writing SQL (Big Query) and creating Tableau reports- Track record in developing and delivering commercial business outcomes- Awesome communication skills - written, verbal and presenting skills- Confident in both formal and informal settings with the ability to relate to individuals across all levels- Someone who is proactive, curious, a relationship builder and has strong influencing skills- Ability to collaborate in a complex, fast paced business

But we don’t just look for someone based on their skills and expertise. It’s our connection, acceptance and genuine care for each other that makes REA a great place to work. That means you also need to be:
Savvy minded and have curiosity to think a little left of field / outside the box- A strong and creative communicator- Friendly, approachable and have good relationship management skills- An avid contributor to our inclusive culture - we celebrate different perspectives and all play an active role in creating a sense of belonging

The REA experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development - both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.

We offer:
- A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (and yes, our leaders fully understand the benefits of working flexibly)- A hybrid approach to the future of work
Generous and flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers- Support for your mental and physical health and wellbeing via our ‘You Matter’ Program- Because We Care program which includes volunteer leave and community grants, to ensure you have the opportunity to give back to you