West Midlands Trains has an exciting opportunity for a Revenue Analyst to join the existing Revenue and Ticketing team based at our Birmingham Head Office.

The post is responsible for the monitoring, analysis, communication and forecasting of revenue and volume within West Midlands Trains. The post holder will be a source of expertise in the understanding and application of the influences of demand including the basis of income allocation.

The ideal candidate will be a highly numerate individual with strong IT software ability. They must also be able to grasp and solve complex issues and systems quickly and a broad understanding of UK passenger rail income with particular reference to the regulatory framework, income allocation methodology and demand drivers.

The 3 most important and challenging aspects of the job are;

1.       Organised Individual – It is absolutely vital that the post holder employs a logical process for forecasting, budgeting, analysis and income allocation to ensure quality of work and being able to meet time deadlines.

2.       Working with people – developing strong working relationships across the company and other 3rd party organisations. 

3.       Problem Solving – Income allocation always throws up new and complex issues which require thinking through, i.e. implications, range of potential outcomes. 

For more information please see the job description attached.

In addition to a competitive salary West Midlands Trains offers a wealth of benefits including free travel on Abellio trains for you, your partner and dependent children, 75% discount on all other train travel over most of the UK rail network, development opportunities to help further your career with West Midlands Trains, and a contributory defined salary pension.