Forecasting Analyst Team Lead

Join to apply for the Forecasting Analyst Team Lead role at CFP Energy About Us At Brook Green Supply (BGS), we are more than an independent B2B energy supplier; we pioneer comprehensive energy solutions tailored to industrial and commercial consumers. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability, we lead the charge toward a Net‑Zero future. Our diverse team, drawing expertise from both within and outside the energy sector, crafts bespoke supply solutions that surpass industry standards. We are not just meeting today’s energy needs; we are building an innovative platform to tackle tomorrow’s challenges head‑on, redefining what it means to be a forward‑thinking energy provider. The Role As the Forecasting Team Lead within the Trading Desk, you will drive the strategic development and delivery of our forecasting capabilities, empowering traders with actionable insights that optimise and inform trading activities. You will champion forecasting to the wider business, supporting commercial and finance teams with the forecasting support they need, and lead a team of analysts in enhancing forecasts and systems across Power and Gas. In this pivotal leadership role you will oversee demand forecasting for our expanding Power and Gas supply portfolios, and have opportunities to develop renewable generation forecasts for our growing PPA book and wholesale market forecasts to support trading and risk‑management decisions. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of forecasting analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Define and implement the team’s forecasting roadmap, aligning with the broader trading and business strategy, coordinating forecasting activities across time horizons from intraday to long‑term. Oversee the production of accurate and timely demand forecasts for Power and Gas portfolios, renewable generation, and wholesale market outlooks. Review and validate forecast outputs, provide quality assurance, identify improvement opportunities, and translate complex data‑driven insights into clear, actionable recommendations for traders and senior management. Drive the development of new forecasting tools and enhancements to existing methodology, championing best practices in data modelling, version control, and automation. Collaborate with Data and Trading teams to ensure seamless data flow and integration of forecasting systems. About You 3+ years experience in energy sector forecasting, with strong attention to detail and analytical accuracy. Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and managing analytical teams. Degree in a relevant quantitative field (e.g., STEM, Economics, Data Science, or Business Analytics). Extensive experience developing and validating time‑series forecasting models across power and gas markets. Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with hands‑on experience building forecasting tools and automated data workflows. Excellent communication skills, able to present complex forecasting insights to technical and non‑technical audiences. Benefits 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays. Discretionary commission/bonus scheme. Company pension scheme. Life and medical insurance, and eyecare scheme. Employee Assistance Program. Cycle‑to‑work scheme. Family‑friendly policies. Recruit and Reward scheme. Access to perk box and other employee benefits and rewards platform. Brook Green Supply is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness, dignity, and respect for all employees and applicants. Diversity makes us stronger, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr