Hybrid Forecasting & Planning Analyst

The Sage Group plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Volunteer days

Job summary

The Sage Group plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Forecasting Analyst to develop and maintain forecasts guiding critical business decisions. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Sales and Operations, translating data into actionable insights to influence planning and performance.

Ideal candidates bring strong forecasting, analytics and Excel skills, plus experience with Power BI or Tableau, working in a hybrid environment to support millions of customers globally.

Qualifications

• Experience in forecasting, financial planning, business analytics or similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization/reporting tools experience.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage and continually improve forecasting models.
• Analyse historical performance, market trends and drivers to predict outcomes.
• Produce regular forecasts, scenario plans and performance insights.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations and other teams to define forecasting requirements.
• Identify risks, opportunities and trends through data analysis.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, planning and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial planning

Business analytics

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Data interpretation

Data visualization

Forecasting methodologies

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

The Sage Group plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Forecasting Analyst to develop and maintain forecasts guiding critical business decisions. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Sales and Operations, translating data into actionable insights to influence planning and performance.

Ideal candidates bring strong forecasting, analytics and Excel skills, plus experience with Power BI or Tableau, working in a hybrid environment to support millions of customers globally.