Data Analyst

Job description

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of this role is to have a good grasp of the operational sectors to which you contribute to, as well as a high level of expertise in data, statistical analysis methods and data visualization. You wield IT tools, techniques and statistical methods to efficiently organize, synthesize and translate data and extract meaningful, actionable information from it to facilitate decision processes, in accordance with operational requirements.
Data Analysts support the Master Data Manager in delivering business insights that drive performance improvements and contribute to the delivery of the data 4.0 roadmap at SGB.
Data Analysts work as part of a wider network of data analysts and other data specialists within SAFRAN Seats Company sharing best practice and working on shared projects where appropriate.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

Key Responsibilities will include:
 Working with business users to get a good understanding of their processes,
identifying their data analytics needs and agreeing solution options
 Creation and maintenance of data extracts, consolidation dashboards and reports to support key business use cases
 Building and monitoring of key performance indicators
 Carry out statistical analysis and data visualization
 Provide analytical support for the exploration and complex analysis of data
 Organize, summarize and translate information to facilitate decision-making
 Undertake analytical activities looking at data quality, seeking out potential
opportunities to improve data structure and maintenance processes,
implementing where appropriate.
 Present results in a relevant and usable format and explain them in easily
understandable terms for decision makers
 Ensure all process documentation and rulesets, including the data catalogue, are
kept current.

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
* We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
* We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!

Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.

Desired profile

Candidate skills:
Minimum GCSE Grades A-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Degree qualification in a numerate subject or equivalent relevant work experience
Demonstrable experience in using SQL and other programming languages such as python and R
Good working knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting and data analysis tools
Good understanding of ERP tool concepts and the data used to support their operation
Ability to manage and prioritise stakeholder expectations at all levels ranging from end user up to C-level
An ability to communicate complex technical issues to business users
An ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
* Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working

About SAFRAN

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.