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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Analyst to join their dynamic team in Wales. This role focuses on leveraging data and statistical analysis to drive performance improvements and support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation. Join a company committed to sustainability and diversity, where your contributions will help shape the future of aviation. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting chance to make an impact in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
Benefits Programme
Career Progression Opportunities
Family Friendly Policies
Equality & Diversity Initiatives

Qualifications

  • Experience in SQL and programming languages like Python and R.
  • Ability to communicate complex issues to business users.

Responsibilities

  • Support business users in understanding data analytics needs.
  • Create and maintain data extracts and dashboards.

Skills

SQL
Python
R
Data Visualization
Statistical Analysis

Education

GCSE Grades A-C in Maths and English
Degree in a numerate subject

Tools

Power BI
ERP Tools

Job description

Data Analyst
Published
Company : Safran Seats Job field : Data Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff
# 2025-156079
Published
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.

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.

Complementary Description

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.

Job Requirements

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

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

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 work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

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
• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

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.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Travel requirements (UK / International) : UK with the potential for occasional international travel

Company Information

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.

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Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales United Kingdom

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