Lead Gas Forecaster Role
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams to provide accurate long-term and short-term forecasts.
This role requires effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including heavy liaison with counterparties within Trading & Supply, Finance, Market Risk, and Retail Energy teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading a team of gas forecasting analysts in line with industry best practices
* Providing strategic direction and guidance on day-to-day operational activities of both long-term and short-term demand forecasts
* Ensuring adherence with relevant regulatory and compliance requirements
* Driving gas forecasting operational requirements into the forecasting platform or model developments
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent
* Industry experience or knowledge of the National Electricity Market (NEM) and Gas Market is desirable
* Demonstrated thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in all other Microsoft packages
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Good communications skills, both written and oral