Business Intelligence Analyst – Manufacturing

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST – MANUFACTURING

Job Location: Adelaide, SA

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Business Intelligence Analyst – Manufacturing to join our team within the Strategic Surveillance business unit.

Reporting to the Lead Project Manager the Business Intelligence Analyst, role acts as a key link between Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Planning, Finance, and Project Controls, ensuring that data is accurate, structured, and readily available for reporting and analysis. A significant focus of the position is the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of reporting models reducing reliance on current Excel-based reporting and forecasting models, including automation through Tableau, VBA, Power Query, and other analytical tools.

This role is suited to a highly analytical and technically minded individual who enjoys working with complex datasets, investigating trends, solving data challenges, and developing practical reporting solutions.

The position is expected to identify opportunities for process automation, improve the integrity of manufacturing cost data, and develop reporting tools that support informed decision-making across operational and business functions. To be successful in this role you will be able to get the right data to the decision makers and those who can influence the manufacturing outcomes in a format that easily consumed to enable early intervention to yield the best possible cost outcomes.

Core Duties:

• Responsible for the collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of manufacturing and business performance data to support operational decision-making for cost reporting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across reporting sources.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in collaboration with operational stakeholders
• Develop, maintain, and improve reporting solutions that support manufacturing performance, cost reporting, forecasting, and business decision-making.
• Analyse operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring management attention.
• Develop and implement automated reporting tools to reduce reliance on Excel for reporting and improve automation.
• Analyse manufacturing performance metrics including labour utilisation, productivity, work order performance, material consumption, inventory movements, and production efficiency.
• Provide analytical support to Finance, Manufacturing, Planning, and Project Controls functions.

About You

• Demonstrated experience working as a Business Intelligence Analyst
• Significant experience designing data visualisation solutions which support analysis of large and complex data sets
• Broad experience with any analytics tools (ideally with Tableau, but other tools like Qlik or Power BI will be considered)
• Tertiary-level qualifications in one or more related disciplines such as IT, computer science, business, engineering or demonstrated relevant industry experience
• Certifications in one or more technical applications (e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) is desirable
• Strong attention to detail with an inquisitive, continuous improvement mindset to enhance data quality, reporting efficiency, and business insight across the organisation.
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information