Forecasting Analyst

Forecasting Analyst FTC Up to 55k baseThis 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.Key responsibilities include:

• 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 How to Apply If you are looking for a forecasting analyst role where you can directly influence commercial performance across retail and e-commerce channels, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.