Forecast account metrics

Make predictions on the movement of account measurements and data which give insight into an organisation’s financial state in order to aid analyses and evaluate potential risks.

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determine account metrics
anticipate account metrics
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forecast an account metric
forecasting account metrics

skill/competence

cross-sector

Forecast account metrics is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Sales account manager: Sales account managers serve as intermediators between clients and the organisation, managing both sales and long term relations with the client. They have knowledge about products and services and develop contracts with customers.

Forecast account metrics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

ICT account manager: ICT account managers build business relationships with customers to facilitate the sale of hardware, software, telecommunications or ICT services. They also identify opportunities and manage sourcing and delivery of products to customers. They achieve sales targets and maintain profitability.
Tax policy analyst: Tax policy analysts research and develop taxation policies and legislation in order to improve and develop tax policies. They advise official bodies on policy implementation and financial operations, as well as forecast financial influence of changes in tax policies.
Accounting analyst: Accounting analysts evaluate the financial statements of clients, usually companies, which include the income sheet, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and additional notes to other financial statements. They interpret and implement new accounting systems and accounting procedures and will analyse and determine if the proposed systems conform to accounting regulations and meet user information requirements.

References

1. Forecast account metrics – ESCO