Business Analyst Vacancy details General information Entity 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 Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft. Reference 2026-170613 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Data - Data analyst Job title Business Analyst Employment type Permanent Professional category Employees / Staff Part time / Full time Full-time Job description About Safran Nacelles Ltd Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley. Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles; - Promoting diversity and inclusion - Developing skills and building opportunities - Creating a trustworthy work place - Promoting collaboration and mutual support Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran Careers At a glance | Safran (safran-group.com) What will I be doing? - We are looking for a Business Analyst with proven industry experience ideally in a manufacturing environment. - You will need to be a great listener and communicator with a creative, structured and logical approach to problem solving. - The Business Analyst will drive the development and continuous improvement of a suite of business KPIs that will enable the site to accurately evaluate business processes and performance to enable data-driven decisions. - A key aspect of this role is designing and maintaining robust KPI Tree structures to ensure a clear line of sight between operational activities and strategic business outcomes. But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Exceptional Company Benefits - Competitive salary - 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday - Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month - 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays] - Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave - 10% employer pension contribution - 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange - 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme - Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan - Group income protection scheme - Support for your continuous professional development and career development - Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave - Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch - Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company - Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member - Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy - Cycles to work scheme - Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform - Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave. Candidate skills & requirements Benefits (Continued) - Relaxed dress code on Fridays - Support for flexible working - Safran referral scheme - refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward - Hybrid working option - Electric car charging points on site - Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience - Line manager leadership conference every 6 months - Fully funded quarterly site team-building events What do you need from me? - Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within a manufacturing environment - Demonstrated expertise in designing and optimising KPI Trees and performance measurement frameworks. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. - Proficient with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, SAP, API, RPA) and business intelligence platforms (Power BI). - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and facilitate workshops focused on performance alignment. - Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. What's my next step? Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call Diversity & Inclusion We want Safran Nacelles 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 Nacelles an inclusive place to work Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, North West City (-ies) Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley