Senior Analyst – Retail Forecasting

About Omnicom Global Solutions

Omnicom Global Solutions is an integral part of Omnicom Group, a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising and communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.

Omnicom Global Solutions India plays a key role for our group companies and global agencies by providing stellar products and services in the areas of Creative Services, Technology, Marketing Science, Media Services, Market Research and Business Support Services

Flywheel operates a leading cloud-based digital commerce platform across the world’s major digital marketplaces. It enables our clients to access near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit.

Through our expertise, scale, global reach, and highly sophisticated AI and data-powered solutions, we provide differentiated value for both the world’s largest consumer product companies and fast-growing brands.

Work Location - Bangalore

Work Timings - 2pm - 11pm

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform desk research to source key data inputs for the model:
  • Researching and understanding company reported data thoroughly to find all relevant published data
  • Sourcing other publicly available information e.g. store numbers, online traffic, 3rd party estimates, management commentary, news stories
  • Monitoring key developments at retailers (e.g. acquisitions, strategic goals) and incorporating into our estimates
• Updating the retailer models with this data, quarterly and annually
• Building robust estimates by retail banner
• Create basic models using proxy data / other sources to estimate GMV/revenue as required
• Using all available data e.g. internal client data where available
• Having a clear rationale for estimated data that we can defend to clients
• Forecasting retailer and banner growth for the next 5 years based on management commentary and company performance
• Interacting regularly with the Flywheel data lead clearly explaining work and capturing feedback
• Clearly documenting sources for key data inputs and assumptions used for estimates
• Spot any errors in the data and take appropriate measures to fix them.
• Handling client data queries with clear understandable responses that answer the client’s query
• Responding and actioning Flywheel Data lead’s feedback correctly
• Manipulating the retailer models to match reported actuals quickly and accurately

This may be the right role for you if you have.

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial analysis, financial planning, or data modelling.
• Proficiency in Excel, with experience in building basic financial models or working on FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis).
• Highly numerate with a strong ability to interpret and analyse data.
• Business degree or accounting qualification (preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to create revenue models and estimates in scenarios where no predefined process exists, using multiple datasets.
• Self-starter – capable of working independently on diverse retailer models with minimal guidance.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking – able to generate revenue estimates and clearly articulate the methodology used.
• Solid research skills – proficient in analysing company-reported data and identifying key insights from various sources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present findings effectively.
• Passion for global retail, ecommerce, and company performance trends.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity.