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.

Forecasting Manager

Based in Budapest

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.

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

• 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

3-5+ years of overall working experience with 2+ 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.

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.