Intern, P2P Business Analyst

Safran S.A.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 20,088 - 26,784; Part time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in Costa Mesa, California seeks a P2P Business Analyst Intern to join the finance team and help make the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip by enabling clearer, data-driven decisions.

You will analyze procurement and accounts payable data, develop reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI and Power Query, support working capital initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, data analysis)
• Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• MS PowerPoint proficiency
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Gather, consolidate, and analyze procurement, supplier, and accounts payable data from multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards using Excel, Power BI, AWS QuickSight, or other reporting tools.
• Support data validation activities and identify discrepancies to improve data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Analyze payment trends, invoice processing performance, payment term compliance, and working capital metrics.
• Assist in documenting and reviewing Procure-to-Pay processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Create presentations and management reports to communicate analytical findings and business recommendations.
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing manual activities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, reporting procedures, KPI definitions, and data dictionaries.
• Perform testing and validation of reports, dashboards, and process changes to ensure business requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and IT teams on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Time management

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft PowerPoint

AWS QuickSight

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of P2P Business Analyst Intern, you'll play a pivotal part on our finance team. A Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Business Analyst Intern is a specialized role that supports data-driven decision making and process improvement initiatives within Safran Cabin's Procure-to-Pay organization. The role focuses on analyzing procurement and accounts payable data, developing reports and dashboards, supporting working capital initiatives, and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency. The intern will play a key role in bridging business needs with data analytics and process optimization solutions.

Support the Procure-to-Pay Team by performing any of the following duties:

• Gather, consolidate, and analyze procurement, supplier, and accounts payable data from multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards using Excel, Power BI, AWS QuickSight, or other reporting tools.
• Support data validation activities and identify discrepancies to improve data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Analyze payment trends, invoice processing performance, payment term compliance, and working capital metrics.
• Assist in documenting and reviewing Procure-to-Pay processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Create presentations and management reports to communicate analytical findings and business recommendations.
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing manual activities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, reporting procedures, KPI definitions, and data dictionaries.
• Perform testing and validation of reports, dashboards, and process changes to ensure business requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and IT teams on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Computer Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, data analysis)
• Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency
• Power BI or similar data visualization tools (preferred but not required)

Other Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Interest in Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, and Business Operations
• Displays initiative, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functional teams
• Continuous Learning: Staying updated with industry best practices, reporting tools, and process improvement methodologies

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.