Deal Desk Maker

Role Overview The primary focus of this position is to structure profitable and compliant transactions that address the needs of a diverse set of internal corporate customers, maximise company revenue, and increase the effectiveness and productivity of the regional sales force. This role will manage the deal approval process, support deal structuring, and help accelerate deal closures. The successful candidate will meet regularly with sales teams to understand customer requirements and ensure transactions align with company policies and objectives.

Job Title: Deal Desk Analyst

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months, maternity/leave cover)
Department: Finance & Operations
Start Date: August 2025
End Date: April 2026
Location: London (Hybrid)
Hours: 35 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day deal approval process.

• Partner with sales teams and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate deal value clearly and consistently.

• Draft and certify customer contracts in line with internal guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, processes, and revenue recognition standards.

• Collaborate with Legal, Sales Operations, Sales Finance, Revenue Assurance, Order Management, Credit, and other internal functions.

• Track and report on in-quarter deal status to management.

• Evaluate existing processes and propose improvements.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience in FP&A, Sales Finance, Sales Operations, or Deal Desk.

• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and accounting principles (e.g., SOP 97-2).

• Experience drafting and analysing commercial or sales agreements.

• Skilled in structuring multi-element contracts (subscriptions, licences, services, and support).

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across teams.F

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates