Senior Forecasting Manager

Purpose of the role

Drive the airline's revenue forecasting and budgeting processes by coordinating and developing effective procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize capacity, establish systematic, data-driven processes, and enhance forecasting accuracy. Provide leadership and direction to the team of Forecasting Managers. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of revenue forecasting procedures to support strategic planning. 
• Develop revenue projections by analyzing forward bookings and evaluating sales trends. 
• Build long-term route-level forecast based on regression model using macro factors. 
• Lead revenue budgeting process. 
• Cooperate with the Network team on capacity optimization, simulating revenue impact of capacity scenarios. 
• Cooperate with Data Science to set up systematic processes to improve forecasting accuracy. 
• Work with Pricing & Revenue Management team to incorporate market intelligence and pricing strategies info forecasting models. 
• Lead and oversee a team consisting of three Revenue Forecasting Managers, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. 

Experience

5-7+ years working experience, with 3+ years of experience in forecasting and modeling, 2+ years of people leadership  

Hard skills

• Outstanding analytical skills 
• Experience in working with and interpreting data and analytics. 
• Proficient in MS Excel/PowerPoint. 
• Additional technical skills a plus: VBA, PowerBI, SQL, Python. 
• Good understanding of core economic concepts and principles. 
• Strong commercial acumen 
• Advanced applied mathematics is a plus 

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree 

Language

Fluent in English (both spoken and written) 

Skills and competencies

• Structured thinking, ability to break down complex problems and explain them clearly. 
• Strong presentation skills. 
• Desire to learn more about the low-cost airline and travel industry as well as to develop analytical and managerial skills. 
• Comfortable with uncertain and rapidly changing business environment. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Proactive, willing to take initiative and shoulder responsibility. 
• Able to lead and energize the team