Business Data Analyst - Operations

GKN Aerospace; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking Business Data Analysts to join their East Cowes team. The role involves analyzing operational data, generating reports, and supporting business development efforts within an innovative aerospace environment. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in data handling and reporting tools like Power BI and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role focusing on data tasks.
• Proficiency with Power BI for reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills critical for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze operational performance data.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations.
• Manage data governance and quality.

Skills

Data architecture

Data flow documentation

Data modeling

Data quality management

Advanced Excel

Report creation

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster, and greener! Driven by talented people whose expertise and creativity set industry standards, we are inspired to innovate and break boundaries. We are committed to protecting the world’s democracies and placing sustainability at the core of our operations, helping to open up and safeguard our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, achieving sales of £3.35 billion in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

We have created two new roles within our thriving East Cowes facilities: Business Data Analysts (BDA). These analysts will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and interpreting data to support effective management of the Operations Function. They will regularly review and extract data from business systems, including ERP, using Excel, programming languages, and visualization techniques, to analyze and present operational reports, KPIs, and trends.

In addition to presenting data, BDAs will analyze and interpret information to identify trends, highlight areas for attention, and propose improvements to business strategies to support business development within operations.

Job Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze operational performance data to support business development.
• Provide regular reporting, data analysis, and trend reviews for key metrics including hours management, Tier board data, improvement plans, workflow optimization, Quality, SPC control data, and OEE data analysis.
• Prepare regular reports for audit activities.
• Produce monthly presentations for management reviews.
• Support ad hoc data requirements, such as project KPIs.
• Maintain, manage, and communicate results according to project KPIs and governance.
• Apply PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) approach and use A3 problem-solving tools to ensure project success and sustainability.
• Manage data governance and ensure master data quality in collaboration with other data owners to maintain data integrity across financial systems.
• Identify data quality issues and assist in resolving them.

Job Qualifications

Suitable candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience in a similar role, including data architecture, data flow documentation, data modeling, and data quality management.
• Proficiency in creating insightful reports and presentations using tools like Power BI.
• Ability to analyze data and suggest process improvements.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

We offer exciting challenges and opportunities. Join us to be part of an organization at the forefront of aerospace innovation, committed to pushing boundaries further. With industry-leading training, your potential is limitless.

A Great Place to Work Needs a Great Way of Working

GKN welcomes all applicants. We believe success comes from diverse minds working together in an inspiring environment. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, guided by our five principles, has earned us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. We celebrate what makes everyone unique and encourage you to bring your full self to work.

We are committed to accessible recruitment. If you require reasonable adjustments during our hiring process, please contact us.

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