Data Analyst

Cheltenham
4 months ago
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Data Analyst

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Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Role: Data Analyst
Salary: £37,200 to £46,500 per annum DOE
Location: Cheltenham - Hybrid

The Data Analyst is responsible for ensuring all business requirements, from both internal and external customers, relating to data integrity, reporting accuracy, and performance insights are satisfied in a timely and efficient manner.
The Data Analyst will lead and facilitate the use of various data analysis processes and tools, striving toward standardised data management and reporting practices across the business. The role supports forecasting, performance modelling, data-driven decision-making, and reporting for key business projects and stakeholders.
The Data Analyst also plays a significant role in assessing data trends to support customers and internal teams through accurate reporting, proactive analytics, and early identification of performance or process issues.

Skills and Responsibilities
*Support key business portfolios through the use of appropriate data analysis and problem-solving techniques to provide regular performance and trend reporting for products, services, or platforms, using data from multiple sources, with strong attention to detail and analytical rigor.
*Perform statistical analysis including data categorisation, trend analysis, variance analysis, and identification of significant factors affecting business performance.
*Monitor key metrics through dashboards and early warning systems to identify risks, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
*Standardise data analysis and reporting methods across the business to drive simplicity, efficiency, and accuracy.
*Responsible for producing, visualising, and presenting data insights to a variety of stakeholders, including customers and management.
*Conduct data reviews and provide actionable recommendations for business improvement
Work with the Programs and Engineering teams to:
*Provide regular feedback on current status, potential issues and risks to completion.
*Provide technical analysis and support relating to product obsolescence within a contract.
*Provide detailed reliability statistics to support future sales/modelling initiatives.

Day to day responsibilities:
*Develop and manage individual work plans and analysis schedules, communicating risks or blockers in a timely manner.
*Utilise relevant tools and data sources to perform accurate, timely, and insightful data analysis.
*Create, review, and improve data-related policies, procedures, and documentation to enhance quality and consistency.
*Support the estimation and analysis of resource hours and costs for project proposals or ongoing operations.
*Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security regulations in accordance with business and government requirements.
*Communicate complex data findings clearly and effectively through reports, visualizations, and presentations to a range of stakeholders.

Qualifications/Benefits
*A degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, HNC or equivalent or similar level of knowledge and experience.
*Knowledge and understanding of the Aerospace industry or Aviation products and experience performing reliability engineering activities.

Benefits
*Non-contributory Pension
*Life Assurance
*Group income protection
*Private medical cover
*Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Please apply if suitable or for more information contact (url removed)

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