Forecasting Team Lead

About us

At Brook Green Supply (BGS), we're not just an independent B2B energy supplier; we're pioneers in delivering comprehensive energy solutions tailored to industrial and commercial consumers.

With our unwavering commitment to sustainability, we're leading the charge towards a Net-Zero future. Our team, comprising of diverse expertise from both within and outside the energy sector, is dedicated to crafting bespoke supply solutions that surpass industry standards.

We're not just meeting today's energy needs; we're 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 also be expected to champion Forecasting to the wider business, supporting areas such as commercial and finance teams to ensure that they have the forecasting support they need. You’ll lead a team of analysts in enhancing our forecasting models and systems across Power and Gas, ensuring the highest levels of accuracy, efficiency, and innovation.

In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll oversee the forecasting of demand for our expanding Power and Gas supply portfolios, with additional opportunities to develop renewable generation forecasts for our growing PPA book and wholesale market forecasts to support trading and risk management decisions.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of forecasting analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration As well as this you will define and implement the team’s forecasting roadmap, aligning with the broader trading and business strategy and coordinate forecasting activities across time horizons (intraday to long-term), ensuring consistency, accuracy, and clear communication to stakeholders.

Forecasting & Analysis

You will oversee the production of accurate and timely demand forecasts for Power and Gas portfolios, as well as renewable generation and wholesale market outlooks. We expect you to review and validate forecast outputs, providing quality assurance and identifying opportunities for improvement and translate complex data-driven insights into clear and actionable recommendations for traders & senior management.

Systems & Development

You will drive the development of new forecasting tools and enhancements to existing methodology. You’ll champion best practices in data modelling, version control, and automation. Finally, you will collaborate with Data and Trading teams to ensure seamless data flow and integration of forecasting systems.