Forecasting Analyst

Forecasting Analyst FTC Up to 55k base

This organisation operates within a fast-paced omnichannel retail environment, serving customers across both physical and digital channels. They are investing heavily in data, analytics, and commercial planning to support continued growth and improve decision-making across the business.

The Role

As an Forecasting Analyst, you will take ownership of sales and margin forecasting across retail and e-commerce channels, partnering closely with commercial and operational stakeholders.

• Build and maintain sales forecasts across retail stores and online channels
• Deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and annual forecasting models to support trading performance
• Analyse trends in traffic, conversion, basket value, and sales performance
• Provide insight-led recommendations to optimise commercial and trading decisions
• Forecast margin performance and support promotional planning strategies
• Translate sales forecasts into operational demand requirements for wider business planning
• Present forecasts, risks, opportunities, and performance updates to senior stakeholders
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to identify growth opportunities and improve forecasting accuracy
• Partner with teams across Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, E-commerce, and Category functions

Your Skills & Experience

• Forecasting, commercial analytics, merchandising, or planning experience
• Background within retail, e-commerce, or omnichannel environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced experience working with large datasets and reporting tools
• Ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience influencing business decisions through insight and analysis
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving and evolving commercial environment

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a highly visible commercial analytics role
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

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