Forecasting Manager

Purpose of the role

The Forecasting Manager is responsible for coordinating and developing the revenue forecasting procedures of the airline, modelling the revenue outlook, and setting up long-term route level forecasts. This role involves leading the revenue budgeting process and cooperating with multiple departments, such as Network, Data Science, and Pricing & Revenue Management teams, to optimize revenue forecasts and accuracy. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and developing the revenue forecasting procedures of the airline 
• Modelling the revenue outlook based on forward bookings and sales trends 
• Setting up long-term route level forecast based on regression models using macro factors 
• Leading the revenue budgeting process 
• Cooperating with the Network team on capacity optimization, simulating revenue impact of capacity scenarios 
• Cooperating with the Data Science team to set up systematic processes to improve forecasting accuracy 
• Cooperating with the Pricing & Revenue Management team to feed forecasting models with the latest market insights and pricing actions 

Experience

4-6+ years of overall working experience with 3+ years of experience in forecasting and modelling. 

Hard skills

• Outstanding analytical skills 
• Master in setting up and maintaining complex Excel-based models 
• Strong commercial acumen 
• Advanced applied mathematics and economics expertise is a plus 

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 

Language

Fluent in English (both written and spoken). 

Skills and competencies

Strong drive, enthusiastic about working for a fast-growing future top 10 airline.