Global Forecasting & Planning Specialist

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Planning Forecaster to analyze and build short- and long-term forecasts for service operations in the UK and international markets.

You will partner with multiple lines of business to drive performance standards through accurate forecast projections and service level optimisation. The role emphasizes collaboration with Marketing, Product, Strategy, and Machine Learning, and uses AI to enhance insights.

Qualifications

• Forecasting experience is essential.
• Knowledge of cross-functional planning practices.
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong business analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using generative AI to leverage data insights.
• Proven experience leading or supporting project initiatives.
• Microsoft Office skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to partner and work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to influence colleagues at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause and trend analysis using historical data to identify opportunities and provide strategic recommendations.
• Produce accurate volume projections from long-term planning to interval scheduling, ensuring efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Strategy, and Machine Learning to understand data feeding future volumes and performance.
• Leverage AI to enhance analytical insights.
• Support project workstreams with guidance and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Demonstrate leadership and process improvement capabilities.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Forecasting

Cross-functional planning

Business analysis

AI-driven data insights

Project leadership

Stakeholder influence

Microsoft Office

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

JIRA

Looker

Alteryx

Salesforce

AWS

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Planning Forecaster to analyze and build short- and long-term forecasts for service operations in the UK and international markets.

You will partner with multiple lines of business to drive performance standards through accurate forecast projections and service level optimisation. The role emphasizes collaboration with Marketing, Product, Strategy, and Machine Learning, and uses AI to enhance insights.