As a Renewals Business Partner (RBP), you will play a pivotal role in:
Strategic Sales Support : Serve as a strategic advisor to North America sales teams, providing expert guidance to Account Executives (AE’s) and Customer Renewal Executives (CRE’s) on customer inquiries, pricing strategies, commercial standards and contract related matters.
Renewals Oversight : Facilitate the renewal process by guiding internal customers on approval processes and requirements, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal protocols. Facilitate timely renewal approvals within defined scopes.
Primary Liaison : Act as the primary point of contact representing the commercial finance team, fostering seamless communication and collaboration between business units.
Holistic Deal Structuring : Provide comprehensive guidance within defined scopes on deal structuring across all Lines of Business (LOBs), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Process Optimization: Identify and address inefficiencies in existing processes, championing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Relationship Building: Cultivate enduring partnerships with sales teams, focusing on long-term business growth beyond short-term revenue objectives.
Independent Analysis: Formulate independent insights and validate them through rigorous analysis, effectively communicating findings to stakeholders.
Analytical & Strategic Vision : Demonstrate strong analytical, strategic vision, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in assessing and advising on risks and commercial related issues.
Integrity & Trust : Exhibit the highest level of integrity and trustworthiness, being highly credible and willing to express candid opinions.
Communication Skills : Possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Resourcefulness: Utilize resourcefulness, including leveraging relevant new technologies and systems, to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Experience & Educational Requirements
Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a finance-related role, including experience in commercial finance, revenue accounting, pricing, or billing.
Educational Background : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Language Skills: Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Technical Proficiency : Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Attributes : Self-motivated, with strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Agility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Team Collaboration : Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, proactive in contributing to both internal and external projects.