Data Analyst (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job Title: Data Analyst (12-month FTC)

Location: The Strand, Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £30,000

What you’ll be doing:

• Working within the Procurement and Software Compliance team to collate and analyse data for compliance reporting
• Providing administrative support to the Procurement and Software Asset Management team to efficiently deliver business objectives
• Collaborating with multiple vendors and resellers to format data compatible with Flexera
• Developing and driving Procurement and Software Asset Management (SAM) governance objectives
• Performing data collation, analysis, report production, delivery, and audit support
• Supporting compliance management with data analytics and assist customers in understanding current usage for efficient estate management and future planning
• Developing and maintaining data tracking templates for Flexera, automate data processing, and manage license entitlement records

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (VLOOKUP/pivots etc.)
• Ability of managing and engaging with customer stakeholders at all levels
• Capable of analysing and interpreting complex information, to communicate and present to stakeholders

Desirable:

• Prior use of IT Asset Management tooling such as, Flexera, Service Now or Coupa
• Background within IT

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Procurement team:

Join our dynamic Procurement and Software Asset team, where you’ll analyse data for compliance reporting and provide strategic recommendations. This exciting role offers exposure to both procurement and software asset management, engaging with diverse stakeholders. You’ll build your network, work on key strategies for BAE Systems, and gain direct insight into our processes. This opportunity provides valuable exposure across both Procurement and Software Asset Management, setting the stage for a rewarding career, and opening doors to future opportunities.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks

Closing Date: 6th January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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