Manager Sales and Revenue Forecasting

Career finder•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Manager Sales and Revenue Forecasting in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time regularly spent in the Milwaukee office. About Us WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.Job SummaryThe Sales and Revenue Forecasting Manager is responsible for functional oversight of the day-to-day operations of the long-term sales and revenue forecasting group, including load research and analysis which have a significant impact on rate recovery and long-term resource planning. This role is responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees and implements and supports company programs and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Engineering, Finance or a related field.
7+ years of relevant utility experience.
Demonstrated quantitative modeling and economic or financial analysis experience, including exposure to forecasting software, techniques or education.
Understanding of utility economics including the relationship between demographic and economic factors and sales.
Ability to write, review, and direct the writing of testimony to support regulatory filings.
Ability to lead projects and initiatives to improve and streamline processes.
Possess highly developed communication skills; ability to write clearly and concisely, make presentations before senior management and external bodies, ability to discuss ideas and be persuasive, and be able to work effectively with all levels within the company.
Ability to communicate calmly while under pressure.
Self-imposes standards of excellence and has the ability to achieve desired results by assuming responsibility and accountability.
Ability to grasp concepts, analyze technical information, determine facts, be sensitive to underlying issues, and make thoughtful recommendations/decisions.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly with Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Engineering, Finance, Law, or a related field.
Forecasting experience

Responsibilities

Manage delivery of customer energy and demand forecasts for use in regulatory filings, resource planning, Company business planning, and daily system operations.
Manage the team responsible for development and maintenance of models and systems used to forecast sales and revenue generated by the Company’s electric, natural gas, and steam customers.
Manage load research and analysis efforts including the processing of customer class loads for regulatory filings.
Exhibit high-quality written and verbal skills and ability to summarize key drivers, changes and risks to audiences including senior management, major stakeholders and experience consultants in rate case activity and resource planning.
Develop and present expert witness testimony and exhibits in support of regulatory filings. Provide support through data request responses and adequate oversight and review of all regulatory materials to ensure accuracy.
Provide formal and ad hoc presentations and information to senior management that are efficient and helpful to address significant issues, trends and strategic actions.
Show technical aptitude in forecasting, with leadership, critical thinking and communication to deliver a load forecast in a timely and accurate manner. Interpret technical jargon and translate it into simple, understandable terms with good insight to put highly technical issues into transparent terms that senior management can use to make sound decisions.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy of data and validity of information used to drive major company initiatives such as budgeting and rate making.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume