Eerikki Jakkula
Helsinki,18
Summary
A versatile and results-driven pricing and business finance professional with vast knowledge about oil & gas and renewable fuel businesses and their market dynamics. Data-oriented quick learner with excellent analytical and social skills and a sense to spot essential drivers and patterns from complex datasets to make the best possible decisions. As a leader I trust in high emotional intelligence, empowerment and setting clear and ambitious goals to maximize team's performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Pricing
Neste
06.2020 - Current
- Changing the pricing game of Renewable Fuels while being in charge of Neste's wholesale pricing of Renewable Road Fuels globally and Oil Products in Nordics, direct positive impact on revenue and EBIT exceeding 700 MUSD over four years.
- Leading a global, multinational team of Pricing Managers who are responsible for developing and implementing pricing strategy for both Renewable and Oil products.
- Creating and developing data-driven pricing competencies, sales performance management and sales forecasting processes to maximize revenue and profitability.
- Responsible for providing long-term price and profitability outlook, used in major investment and strategic decisions.
Pricing Manager & Head of Pricing
Neste
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Acted in double role to learn pricing manager work and maximize pricing learning curve
- Analyzed customer and demand data to develop targeted pricing strategies for improved customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
- Participated in deal negotiations with customers, being responsible for total deal value calculations.
- Drove region-specific sales performance management through active communication and collaboration with sales, finance and supply chain organizations.
Business Controller, Sales
Neste
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Enhanced financial performance by creating and implementing relevant KPIs and easy-to-digest dashboards to steer decision making.
- Developed and co-owned financial forecast model for Renewable Products business unit.
- Prepared sales reports and participated in monthly sales performance reviews to support sales performance and profitability.
Business Development Manager
Neste
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Leading a project to optimize Porvoo refinery harbour utilization using a custom-made simulation tool.
- Establishing and implementing new KPIs to steer logistics performance.
Finance and Business Controller Positions
Neste
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Various finance and business controller roles in the fields of logistics, supply, shipping, R&D and fuel retail.
- Strived to improve business performance, automate reporting and increase data-driven decision making.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
Aalto University School of Business
Helsinki, Finland06.2015
Strategy & Leadership Program - Business Administration And Management
IMD Business School
Lausanne, Switzerland03.2023
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Market Pricing
Timeline
Head of Pricing
Neste
06.2020 - Current
Pricing Manager & Head of Pricing
Neste
06.2020 - 11.2021
Business Controller, Sales
Neste
05.2017 - 05.2020
Business Development Manager
Neste
09.2016 - 04.2017
Finance and Business Controller Positions
Neste
05.2012 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Business Administration
Aalto University School of Business
Strategy & Leadership Program - Business Administration And Management
IMD Business School
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