Forecasting Analyst: Data-Driven Insights, Hybrid Role

Lowell Group; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

28 days holiday + buy option

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee networks

Job summary

Lowell Group in Leeds is seeking a Reforecasting Analyst to help improve decision making through data-driven insights. You will analyse portfolio performance, identify trends and build robust forecasts that support business strategy, working with Finance, Treasury, Operations, IT and Client Services.

You will develop forecasting models, explore scenarios, improve processes and present insights to senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, forecasting or commercial insight roles, ideally within Financial Services.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear insights and recommendations that support business decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, scenario modelling and data visualisation.
• Experience using programming and data querying tools such as SQL, Python, SAS or R.
• A curious and commercially minded approach, with the ability to understand portfolio performance, identify trends and solve problems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence presenting findings and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build forecasting models and scenarios to support business planning.
• Turn data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Operations, IT and Client Services.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Excel expert

SQL / Python / SAS / R

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Tools

SQL

Python

SAS

R

Job description

Lowell Group in Leeds is seeking a Reforecasting Analyst to help improve decision making through data-driven insights. You will analyse portfolio performance, identify trends and build robust forecasts that support business strategy, working with Finance, Treasury, Operations, IT and Client Services.

You will develop forecasting models, explore scenarios, improve processes and present insights to senior colleagues.