Forecasting Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company is seeking a Senior Forecast Manager for their London team. In this pivotal role, you'll provide robust insights into passenger demand and capacity planning, utilizing advanced forecasting techniques and mentoring junior analysts. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape strategic decisions and work closely with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field; training in statistics or forecasting preferred.
• Experience delivering forecasts for business strategy.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic trends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medium- and long-term passenger forecasts.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop forecasting models.
• Mentor junior analysts in forecasting and capacity planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Data analysis tools

Job description

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We are partnered with an Travel company who are looking for a Senior Forecast Manager to join their London team. In this role you’ll be responsible for producing detailed forecasts, continuously improving methodologies and ensuring that forecasts are robust, accurate and widely understood across the business. You’ll work closely with internal/external stakeholders and senior leadership to provide critical insight into passenger demand and capacity planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver medium- and long-term passenger forecasts to support business and strategic planning.
• Use advanced data sources and forecasting techniques to improve forecast accuracy and value.
• Lead cross-functional teams and external partners to develop innovative forecasting models.
• Provide regular analysis and reporting to senior management, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior analysts, fostering expertise in forecasting and capacity planning.
• Engage with external experts, industry partners, and data providers to continually enhance forecasting capability.

About You:

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics; training in statistics or forecasting is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound commercial decisions.
• Experience developing and delivering forecasts that inform business strategy and policy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present complex ideas to senior audiences.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerBI, and data analysis tools; experience with programming, machine learning, or big data analytics is desirable.
• A strong understanding of macroeconomic trends and the broader commercial environment.

Inventum Group is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply for vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics. If you require any adjustments to apply for a role with us, please let us know in whatever way suits you best. Inventum Group is a Recruitment and ED&I Consultancy Business.