Data Analyst

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation and defense sector is seeking a Data Analyst in Cwmbran. This role entails collaborating with business users to understand their data needs, delivering actionable insights, and working within a dynamic team to drive performance improvements. Offering competitive perks and a commitment to sustainability, this is an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programme

Share save schemes

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience using SQL and programming languages such as Python and R.
• Good working knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations across levels.

Responsibilities

• Support Master Data Manager in delivering business insights.
• Create and maintain data extracts and dashboards.
• Conduct statistical analysis and provide analytical support.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Communication

Education

Degree qualification in a numerate subject

Minimum GCSE Grades A-C in Maths and English

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

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.

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.

What We'll Offer

· As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

· 33 days holiday

· Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

· Private medical cover with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

· Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme

· 4 x Life Assurance

· Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

· Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits and employee assistance programme

· Share save schemes.

· Flexible working hours

Why Join Us:

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

· We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business.

· We develop our colleagues' skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future.

· We create a trustworthy workplace to support you, as you dare to act and innovate.

· We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

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

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.