Functional Business Analyst

Job Description Airbus Helicopters is looking for an MRO Business Analyst to join our Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Business Operations Team based in Grand Prairie, TX. In this role you will provide internal and external customer support to simplify MRO business processes. Collaborate with internal/external customers to provide WIP status, delivery dates, quotes/estimates, invoices/credits technical inquiries and logistical details. Support the coordination of pricing agreements for MRO activities. Assist in planning and scheduling within Airbus Group and internal/external customers. Your Working Environment A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games. How We Care for You Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages. Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. Your Challenges Performance Management and Data Analysis (40%): Perform data analysis and generate reports using specialized domain knowledge and developed business expertise; build data sets based on business analytic indicators Maintain/update/revise/establish new critical metrics Report meaningful metrics to various management levels on weekly/monthly/annual basis Build and maintain reliable MRO productivity metrics Analyze profitability and MRO shop performance Analyze and generate WIP & backlog reports Support development and coordinate implementation of processes across all MRO departments Analyze flow-in/flow-out for the various MRO activities in shops Identify problems that impact our ability to deliver, ability to achieve margins, or areas of inconsistency in the business, based on understanding of metrics and correct application of metrics to the data. Forecasting / Workload Analysis (30%): Develop a reliable and financial Operating Plan for all MRO cost centers Work with supporting functions to receive FH and customer forecasts Develop reliable forecasting and demand planning across MRO organization Set metrics to measure forecasting and planning traceability and accuracy Develop workload capacity analysis for all MRO cost centers to efficiently balance the workload between the teams and/or propose capacity adjustment Coordinate forecast flow from Airbus Helicopters based on workload capacity between AHI & AHCA Forecast rotable pool inventory Work with Repair Operations Lead to forecast external repairs Work with Planning Dept. to forecast new spare parts MRO Support. MRO Support (30%): Work closely with Accounting Dept. to review / prepare period financial performance reports Collaborate with Program Management Offices & Transformation for Dashboard reports of Top Company Objectives (TCOs) Build business cases as needed and recommend/ implement cost savings actions (C3) Develop / create presentations for management reviews Liaise / coordinate with Airbus Helicopters on various initiatives / projects. Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned Report activity monthly through Office Suite or Google Workspace Identify gaps within current processes, and recommend improvement activities. Your Boarding Pass Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or comparable experience. Minimum of 6 months of experience/internship in business analysis, financial analysis or business planning or 2 years’ experience of professional level work experience in an aviation company. 0 - 10% Domestic and International Travel involved. Authorized to work in the US without current or future need of visa sponsorship. Strong organizational skills. Strong operational improvement skills. Consistent record of working in a fast- paced, demanding environment. Strong Communication Skills. Able to communicate productively in verbal and written form in English. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace. Master’s degree (i.e. MBA) - preferred. Strong accounting background, including cost accounting. Experience in creating business cases for strategic decision making. Able to communicate productively in verbal and written form in French and/or German. Experience with SAP. Experience with Skywise. Physical Requirements Onsite: 90%-100% Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs minimally. Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs minimally. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools minimally. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer on a daily basis. Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor regularly. Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Very minimal amount if at all. Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces regularly. Personal Protective Equipment required Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. Company Information Company: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Employment Type: US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Digital Equal Opportunities and Diversity Airbus Helicopters is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. 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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. About Airbus Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr