Manager- Predictive Planning and Insights

Revenue Forecasting & Commercial Analytics Industrial Business

• Lead development of revenue forecasts and predictive models supporting the Industrial Business.

• Partner with Business Unit Finance Commercial Finance Sales and Pricing teams to understand revenue drivers and market dynamics.

• Develop forecasting methodologies that incorporate internal operational metrics and external economic indicators.

• Monitor forecast performance and continuously improve model accuracy and predictive capabilities.

• Evaluate volume price mix customer channel and market trends impacting revenue performance.

Strategic Business Insights

• Deliver actionable insights regarding revenue growth opportunities emerging market trends and business risks.

• Develop executive-level presentations and business recommendations supported by quantitative analysis.

• Translate complex analytical findings into concise actionable business narratives.

• Identify leading indicators that improve visibility into future revenue performance.

Predictive Planning Strategy & Innovation

• Collaborate with FP&A COE leadership to establish a long-term roadmap for predictive planning and insights.

• Explore innovative forecasting technologies AI applications and advanced analytics solutions.

• Drive automation and integration of predictive forecasting processes.

• Advance capabilities related to:

1. Machine learning forecasting

2. External signal integration

3. Scenario planning

4. Driver-based forecasting

5. Sensitivity modeling

6. Revenue and profitability optimization

• Promote adoption of predictive analytics throughout the organization.

Process Governance & Operational Excellence

• Establish and maintain standardized forecasting methodologies and governance processes.

• Enhance forecast transparency consistency and accountability across supported businesses.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve planning effectiveness and efficiency.

Business Intelligence & Solution Development

• Partner with business teams to identify analytical opportunities and define business requirements.

• Lead design testing and deployment of reporting dashboarding and forecasting solutions.

• Develop executive dashboards that provide visibility into critical revenue and performance metrics.

• Leverage Power BI Tableau Dataiku Databricks and related technologies to improve business decision support.

Team Leadership Change Management & Enablement

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Predictive Planning & Insights analysts.

• Provide coaching mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Build organizational awareness and adoption of predictive planning capabilities.

• Support enterprise change management efforts related to forecasting modernization and business analytics transformation.

• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships across Finance Commercial Operations and Data Science teams.