Junior Forecasting Manager

Job title:

Junior Forecasting Manager

Company:

Wizz Air

Job description

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY!Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline with a fleet of modern and fuel-efficient aircraft. 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 90 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.Junior Forecasting ManagerBased in BUD – OfficePurpose of the position:Manage and optimize capacity on Wizz Air’s existing route network, deliver revenue forecast updates and capacity related recommendations to management.Responsibilities:

• The Junior Forecasting Manager is responsible for managing capacity on a portfolio of routes assigned to him/her, comprising of several countries and bases.
• The goal is to maximize profitability by optimizing capacity and weekly frequencies, thereby offering the right products to the market.
• The Junior Forecasting Manager is also responsible for delivering regular revenue forecast updates of the assigned route portfolio by closely following and analysing market trends, demand and competitive dynamics.
• Part of the job role is to continuously work together with Network Development and Scheduling and Slots teams on projects related to new aircraft deployments, seasonal loadings, various analyses and business recommendations to management.
• The manager also needs to deliver monthly capacity plan updates to stakeholder departments, thereby contributing to an efficient business planning cycle.
• To be successful in the role he/she will need to continuously look for improvements and developments in the current tools and processes of the commercial planning area. Therefore an innovative, process-driven mindset with strong technical skills is essential.

Requirements & competencies:

• Completed university degree in business, economics or other numerical subject
• At least 1-2 years of experience in revenue management, pricing, commercial planning strategy function, management consulting, alternatively in an analytically-driven role
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem solving skills
• Good understanding of core economic concepts and principles
• Business mindset and ability to synthesize information into recommendations
• Strong sense of business ownership and accountability for own portfolio
• A highly motivated, proactive individual
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and under pressure
• Ability to work in team and independently
• Advanced Excel skills (VBA or database management experience is a plus)
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Openness to live and work in Budapest, Hungary (relevant permit can be obtained for successful applicants)
• Limited travel required

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.

Expected salary

Location

Budapest

Job date

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:51:04 GMT

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