Business Intelligence Analyst

Job description

Business Intelligence Analyst

Would you like a role that enables you to gain excellent exposure across a FTSE-100 defence company? We currently have a vacancy at BAE Systems for a Business Intelligence Analyst at our site in Farnborough.

The Business Intelligence (BI) team is a small but high profile team working in the Regional Operations area of Group Business Development (GBD). The work and demands on the BI team are split between supporting the wider GBD department, as well as other Head Office functions such as Group Strategy & Planning, and working with business units across the corporation.

Join us as a Business Intelligence Analyst and you'll be working with a number of key internal stakeholders, providing you with the opportunity to grow your network and widely demonstrate your skills.

Your main responsibilities as a Business Intelligence Analyst will involve:

Creating and supporting the BI team in creating compelling, actionable market and campaign intelligence

Gathering and assessing information from a wide range of sources, internal and external, to support the production of analytical reports for internal customers to better inform them of the competitive and market environment

Your skills and qualifications as a Business Intelligence Analyst must include:

· Degree qualified with excellent research and analytical skills and/or with relevant experience of market intelligence activities that support business winning
· Keen interest in and knowledge of the defence, political and economic global landscape, and international relations
· Understanding of the strategy and priorities of BAE Systems and how this role supports the delivery of these goals
· Able to work independently and/or within small teams
· Adept at multi-tasking in a very diverse range of activities
· Highly detail oriented with the drive to perform involved research projects
· Good PowerPoint and Excel skills
· Knowledge of open source and web-based research techniques

What we're looking for in you:

You will be detail oriented with the ability to assimilate large quantities of information. You will have the drive and tenacity to seek out all sources of relevant material for reports, cutting through the complexity to establish the core issues. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to effectively build relationships and work collaboratively with others.

Location: Farnborough

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Head Office

BAE Systems Head Office is in Central London, with a number of support functions and functional specialists based in Farnborough, Hampshire. Head Office is home to a wide range of vital departments, from Strategy and Legal, to HR and Procurement. It is an exciting environment, where people at all levels in the business exchange ideas and develop new projects.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

Join us and you'll be at the heart of BAE Systems corporate management. The sheer technical, commercial and cultural diversity of our worldwide business will give you enough challenge and variety to last a career. Throughout it all, we're committed to help you pursue your own ambitions and fulfil your interests within the business.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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