Business Forecasting Manager - Data Analysis | Statistics

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Business Forecasting Manager - Data Analysis | Statistics

London

£55,000 to £65,000 + Up to 20% Bonus

10% Pension + 10x Life Assurance + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working (3 Days On-site, 2 Remote)

The Business

Be a part of one of the largest and most monumental brands in the UK. Operating across 150+ countries, with several thousand redeployment opportunities at any one time, this is a business where you will never sit still, (unless you want too of course)!

If you want to be part of the second-largest infrastructure build programme in the entire country, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future infrastructure connectivity of the country then there is no better place to work.

Skills & Experience

Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into forecasts are vital for this role.
Demonstrate a very strong business acumen coupled with commercial, analytical, and modelling skills.
At times you'll have to deal with contradictory information and have to extract key 'signals' from conflicting data using your judgment and initiative.
You'll need to have great people skills and be able to develop relationships with stakeholders and work as part of a virtual team. At times you'll have to challenge, influence and negotiate across these groups to a successful conclusion.
You'll have to be able to cope with large datasets and complex excel models without dropping any attention to detail or losing sight of the bigger picture.
Experience working within a commercial-facing forecasting role
Ability to perform statistical analysis using large data sets. Able to draw conclusions and make recommendations on the basis of the analysis
Ability to communicate the results of complex analysis in a simple and straightforward way and in a business context
Familiar with analytical techniques such as linear regression and time series analysis.
High degree of modelling experience within excel.
Highly organised with ability to manage deliverables on multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience using Anaplan, SQL or Python would be beneficial
The Role In a Nutshell

Experience working with large datasets, the business is looking for a forecasting manager with strong statistical, analytical, commercial and modelling skills to turn data into knowledge. Good knowledge of MS Excel is required along with strong stakeholder management.

The Team

You will work closely with teams across the business and have recognised visibility with the commercial and Customer units, providing analytical expertise and insight. The role holder will also support input for the development of business cases, sensitivity scenarios, etc related to rapidly changing market conditions and uncertain economic environment.

The Role

As the Business Forecasting Manager, you will lead analysis and insight and be responsible for forecasting this key metric, contributing towards defining major targets (e.g. revenue, market share) for the business. This particular area of the business is one of the most sensitive KPIs and is tracked externally by investors and analysts. The forecasting of it is equally sensitive and so a high degree of technical expertise needs to be combined with market understanding and excellent communication and engagement skills to ensure that senior stakeholders are aligned.

Your Responsibilities

Lead the volume and revenue forecasting, identifying, and tracking risks and opportunities and accurately tracking the progression of major projects against the forecast.
Working with Sales & Relationship teams to obtain the most accurate view possible of demand for services across the UK.
Assessing the impact of special offers, discounts and bespoke pricing on demand patterns, and substitution of products.
Building a solid understanding of the service delivery process and factors affecting completions and being accountable for demand, completions, ceases and revenue forecasts; explaining key drivers and changes to the business to stakeholders.
Enabling sales, finance, commercial, strategy, product and capacity planning teams to use the forecast effectively.
Benefits

Up to 20% Bonus
10% Pension
10x Life assurance cover
World-class training and development
25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional days for length of service
You'll enjoy access to 100s of instant discounts for restaurants, shops, and the cinema. These include money off your weekly shop and discounts on gift/shopping vouchers.
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