Deal Desk Analyst

<strong>Urgent / Part-time, Contract Deal Desk Analyst </strong><p>We are seeking a <strong>Deal Desk Analyst</strong> to support our commercial organisation by structuring profitable, compliant, and strategically aligned transactions. This role plays a key part in accelerating deal cycles, improving sales productivity, and ensuring that every transaction meets both customer needs and internal business requirements</p><p><strong></strong><strong>Deal Desk Analyst - What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li><p>Partner closely with Sales teams to understand customer objectives and structure transactions that balance customer value with company policy and revenue goals.</p></li><li><p>Serve as the first-line approver in the deal review process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal guidelines.</p></li><li><p>Manage the day-to-day deal approval workflow, including meetings with Sales, documenting business cases, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Draft, review, and certify customer contracts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to internal standards.</p></li><li><p>Ensure all transactions comply with revenue recognition rules, operational policies, and pricing frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Communicate regularly with Sales teams to ensure consistent application of process and policy.</p></li><li><p>Prepare in-quarter deal status updates and communicate key insights to management.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with Legal, Sales Operations, Finance, Revenue Assurance, Order Management, Credit, and other internal teams.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to streamline processes and recommend improvements to enhance deal velocity and operational efficiency.</p></li><li><p>Meet defined performance metrics and service-level expectations, as Deal Desk Analyst </p></li></ul><strong>Deal Desk Analyst - What You Bring</strong><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in <strong>Deal Desk</strong>, FP&A, Sales Finance, or Sales Operations.</p></li><li><p>Strong background in drafting and analysing binding sales agreements.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners.</p></li><li><p>Experience structuring multi-element deals, including subscriptions, licences, services, and support.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of software revenue recognition principles (e.g., SOP 97-2 or equivalent).</p></li></ul><p><strong>Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates</strong></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?aP%2fblHlMLSt%2fKjCtSRyWPEepmbbAYLqCr" width="0" height="0" />