Manager, Revenue Forecasting

Avis Budget Group, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dis/

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-m

Full training to learn the business

Employee discounts on Avis/Budget cars

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits including insurance

Job summary

Avis Budget Group, Inc. is seeking a senior-level forecasting professional to drive revenue forecasting and modeling for a multi-billion-dollar operation.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Data Science to refine inputs, present forecasts to executives, and automate forecasting workflows for scalable growth. The role emphasizes advanced Excel and financial modeling, plus proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or BI/EPM tools to enhance accuracy and reduce cycle time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science or related field.
• MBA or advanced quantitative degree preferred.
• 7+ years in financial or revenue forecasting, analytics, or business planning.
• Experience forecasting revenue at $500M+ units with 3–5% accuracy.
• Experience building driver-based models across 10+ drivers or segments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain driver-based revenue forecasting frameworks.
• Build predictive revenue models for executive decision-making and planning.
• Manage rolling forecasts and 3–5 year plans alongside short-term forecasts.
• Ensure forecast accuracy and continuously improve forecasting methodologies.
• Monitor variances and identify data or process gaps.
• Perform scenario analysis on revenue performance and market trends.
• Deliver actionable insights and executive summaries to senior leadership.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Data Science teams.
• Present forecasts and variance analysis to senior leadership monthly or quarterly.
• Transition forecasting workflows toward automated data platforms.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

SQL

Python

R

BI/EPM tools

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

MBA or advanced quantitative degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Anaplan

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.

What You'll Do:

Revenue Forecasting & Modeling

• Develop and maintain driver-based revenue forecasting frameworks.
• Build and own predictive revenue and financial models that support executive decision-making, long-range planning, and short-term business initiatives.
• Manage rolling forecasts and long-range plans across 3–5 year horizons alongside short-term weekly and monthly forecasts.
• Ensure forecast accuracy against targets and continuously improve forecasting methodologies.
• Monitor forecast variances, evaluate performance metrics, and identify data or process gaps.
• Perform scenario analysis on internal revenue performance and analyze market patterns.
• Monitor macroeconomic and microeconomic indicators that may influence company performance.
• Deliver actionable insights, trend analysis, and executive summaries to senior leadership.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Data Science teams to refine baseline assumptions and model inputs.
• Influence executive and managerial decision-making through data-driven revenue insights and recommendations.
• Present forecasts and variance analysis to senior leadership on a recurring monthly or quarterly basis.

Forecasting Automation & Process Improvement

• Transition forecasting workflows away from manual spreadsheets toward automated, repeatable data platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting methodology, efficiency, and accuracy through automation.
• Build and maintain forecasting processes that can scale across multiple revenue drivers and business segments.
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What We're Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field required.
• MBA or advanced quantitative degree preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in financial or revenue forecasting, revenue management, strategic finance, financial analytics, financial engineering, or business planning.
• Demonstrated experience forecasting revenue at a $500M+ business unit or enterprise level, with a track record of forecast accuracy within 3–5% of actuals at a monthly or quarterly cadence.
• Experience building and maintaining driver-based models covering 10+ revenue drivers or business segments simultaneously.
• Track record of reducing forecast variance or cycle time by 20%+ through improved methodology or automation.
• Experience managing rolling forecasts and long-range plans alongside short-term weekly and monthly forecasts.
• Experience presenting forecasts and variance analysis to VP and C-suite audiences on a recurring monthly or quarterly basis.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Working proficiency in at least one of SQL, Python, R, or a modern BI/EPM tool.
• Proven experience migrating forecasting processes from spreadsheets such as Excel to automated platforms such as SQL, Python, Anaplan, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex statistical trends into clear, strategic business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to senior leadership.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Data Science.
• Strategic thinker who can connect forecasting insights to broader business objectives.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven, with a focus on forecast accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Able to influence executive and managerial decision-making through clear, data-driven recommendations.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $125,000-$140,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.