Revenue Modeller

Revenue Modeler | Central London | Hybrid | Up to £43,000

Situation

An award-winning, London-based rail company is seeking a skilled Revenue Modeler to join their commercial division and help bring their vision of offering sustainable services to life, while driving profitability through their recently launched net-zero strategy.

As the business transitions into a publicly owned entity, there is an increasing demand for comprehensive revenue reporting, including critical monthly submissions to the Department for Transport. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in forecasting passenger demand and revenue, directly supporting the company’s financial decision-making and investment planning.

The Opportunity:

• Join a customer-focused team and contribute directly to financial decision-making and planning that will impact the company’s future growth and success.
• Influence passenger journeys across the UK by accurately forecasting demand and revenue, supporting key decisions that affect the services and investments offered.
• Be part of a dynamic company with a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
• Play a key role in developing and refining revenue models, helping to guide the company’s strategic and financial direction.
• Work closely with senior leaders and major players in the rail industry, gaining exposure to high-level business cases and forecasting techniques.
• Work within a company that is committed to continuous improvement, applying innovative forecasting techniques to enhance business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver robust forecasts to support financial planning, including preparing the annual revenue budget and revenue forecast.
• Use your expertise to analyse historical data and forecast future revenue trends, applying appropriate models.
• Understand how economic and demographic trends impact passenger revenue and use this to adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Assess the effects of projects and investments on revenue, providing evidence-based insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Conduct scenario modelling to highlight potential revenue risks and opportunities.
• Maintain and update the demand & revenue model, ensuring it remains accurate and fit for purpose.
• Regularly report on the company’s revenue performance, including revenue incentive schemes.
• Work closely with the Finance Analysts to ensure consistency in reporting and forecasting non-RSP passenger revenue.
• Represent the company at industry forums and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

 Salary and Benefits:

• Up to £43,000
• Final Salary Pension Scheme.
• 33 Days Holiday including BH
• Free Travel on the company’s services and discounted travel on other National Rail services.
• Access to an online benefits portal, offering a wide range of rewards and benefits.

Working Practices:

• 3 days in office and 2 days WFH
• Some travel to other locations may be required for business needs.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong spreadsheet modelling skills – knowledge of ‘Best Practice’ in Spreadsheet Modelling (Essential)
• Comfortable assimilating within the team (Essential)
• Able to report on technical terms in a suitable manner to Senior Management Team (in non-technical language) (Essential)
• Strong eye for detail (Essential)
• A drive to understand markets and customers, and the problem-solving skills to identify improvement opportunities (Essential)
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines (Essential)
• Knowledge of Rail industry and the factors which can affect revenue (Desirable)
• A numerate degree or professional qualification, in economics, statistics or business studies (Desirable)

Likely Job Titles: Revenue Analyst, Financial Modeler, Commercial Analyst, Demand Forecaster, Revenue Forecasting Manager.

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