Head of Forecasting Transformation (FTC)

We're seeking an experienced transformation leader to design and implement a future-state forecasting capability within a large, complex organisation.

This is a high-profile fixed-term opportunity to lead the transformation of forecasting processes, governance, data and technology, creating a single, trusted forecasting approach that supports commercial, operational and financial decision-making.

Working across senior stakeholders, you will define and mobilise a target operating model, align multiple existing initiatives into a coherent roadmap, and ensure sustainable adoption of new forecasting processes and ways of working. This will be an initial 6 month FTC with potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end forecasting transformation programme from design through to implementation.
• Develop and embed a future-state operating model spanning people, process, data, systems, governance and controls.
• Establish a single governed forecasting process with clear ownership, accountability and decision rights.
• Create governance frameworks, performance metrics and reporting structures to improve forecasting accuracy, transparency and business impact.
• Define business requirements, process designs and technology needs, working closely with technology and analytics teams.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Commercial, Operations, Finance, HR and Technology functions.
• Facilitate executive workshops and governance forums to support decision-making and prioritisation.
• Deliver practical improvements in the short term while building sustainable long-term capabilities.
• Ensure successful handover of processes, documentation and ownership into business-as-usual teams.

About You

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation programmes.
• Proven success designing and implementing target operating models or large-scale process redesign initiatives.
• Experience within forecasting, demand planning, integrated business planning, operations planning, finance transformation or a similar environment.
• Strong programme leadership skills, including roadmap development, dependency management, governance and executive reporting.
• The ability to translate business requirements into practical data, reporting and technology solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record of driving alignment across diverse functions.
• Experience establishing governance structures, RACIs, KPIs and sustainable business ownership models.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a focus on controls, transparency and measurable outcomes.
• Experience operating within complex organisations with multiple stakeholders, legacy processes and competing priorities.