Senior Forecasting Manager

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Senior Forecasting Manager Based in Budapest

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.

What We Offer

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Life insurance
• AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

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

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.