Capacity Forecasting Analyst

SAGE GROUP PLC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid model

Career development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Sage Group plc is seeking a Forecasting Analyst to develop and maintain forecasts guiding critical business decisions. You’ll work with stakeholders across Finance, Sales and Operations to turn data into meaningful, actionable insights and support strategic planning.

This role blends analytical rigour with commercial awareness and focuses on building forecasting models, analysing historical performance and market trends, producing scenario plans and presenting findings to leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in forecasting, financial planning, business analytics, revenue operations or a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualisation or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar.
• The ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with large datasets and forecasting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Building, managing and continuously improving forecasting models.
• Analysing historical performance, market trends and business drivers to predict future outcomes.
• Producing regular forecasts, scenario plans and performance insights.
• Partnering with leaders across Finance, Sales, Operations and other business teams to understand forecasting requirements.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and emerging trends through data analysis.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and compelling way.
• Supporting budgeting, planning and strategic decision‑making activities.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial planning

Business analytics

Revenue operations

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Data visualization

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

As our Forecasting Analyst, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining forecasts that help guide critical business decisions. You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple functions, combining data analysis, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking to provide accurate and meaningful forecasts.

Key responsibilities

• Building, managing and continuously improving forecasting models.
• Analysing historical performance, market trends and business drivers to predict future outcomes.
• Producing regular forecasts, scenario plans and performance insights.
• Partnering with leaders across Finance, Sales, Operations and other business teams to understand forecasting requirements.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and emerging trends through data analysis.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and compelling way.
• Supporting budgeting, planning and strategic decision‑making activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and wants to influence strategic planning across a growing organisation. We're interested in people who are naturally curious, commercially aware and passionate about using data to influence decisions. You'll likely bring:

Requirements

• Experience in forecasting, financial planning, business analytics, revenue operations or a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualisation or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar.
• The ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with large datasets and forecasting methodologies.

Why join us?

This is a role where your insights will have a genuine impact. You'll be working with talented colleagues, influencing key business decisions, and helping shape future growth plans. In return, we offer:

• A collaborative and supportive culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that drive business success.

We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working.

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