Harnham
Forecasting Analyst
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Forecasting Analyst (FTC) - until the end of April 2027
Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + £3,000 Car Allowance + Completion Bonus
The Company
They are a well-established consumer and retail business with a strong omnichannel presence, combining a growing store network with a successful e-commerce operation. The organisation is investing heavily in growth, creating an exciting environment where data-driven decision making is at the heart of commercial strategy. With ambitious plans and a fast-paced culture, they offer the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one.
The Role
As a Forecasting Analyst, you will be responsible for sales and margin forecasting across retail and digital channels, partnering with stakeholders across trading, category management, finance, supply chain and business intelligence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building sales forecasts at store, channel and business level to support commercial planning.
- Creating detailed e-commerce forecasts across daily, weekly, monthly and annual time horizons.
- Translating sales forecasts into operational demand requirements to support supply chain planning.
- Leading monthly forecasting reviews with senior stakeholders, communicating risks, opportunities and performance expectations.
- Delivering ad hoc commercial analysis to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decisions.
- Managing margin forecasting and providing insight into promotions, loyalty activity and trading performance.
- Partnering with BI and commercial teams to evaluate campaign effectiveness and optimise trading outcomes.
- Supporting budgeting, reforecasting and financial planning processes in collaboration with finance teams.
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Your Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in forecasting, merchandising, commercial analytics or a related discipline.
- Experience working within an omnichannel retail, consumer or e-commerce environment.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of key business performance metrics.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and present insights to senior audiences.
- Experience working cross-functionally with commercial, finance and operational teams.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with strong problem-solving skills.
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What They Offer
- Opportunity to join a high-growth business at an exciting stage of expansion.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence commercial strategy.
- Fixed-term contract through to April 2027, providing long-term project exposure and career-enhancing experience.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Forecasting Analyst looking for a commercially focused role within a fast-moving retail environment, please apply with your CV to learn more.
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