Data Analyst

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Duties:

Power BI Development

• Design and develop interactive, user-friendly dashboards and reports in Power BI
• Build effective data models using DAX and Power Query
• Maintain version control and documentation of dashboards
• Maintain / Troubleshoot existing Power BI reports/dashboards and making necessary arrangements for data refresh as per required frequencies.

SQL & Data Handling

• Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Collaborate with IT/data engineering teams for data availability and access

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with the Analytics Lead and functional SPOCs to understand reporting requirements
• Translate business needs into technical reporting solutions
• Ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks within sprints or project timelines

Documentation & Standards

• Maintain documentation for all dashboards and data flows
• Follow standardized reporting practices and visual design guidelines

Contribute to the team's knowledge base and reusability of templates

Competencies and Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Must be decisive, driven and conscientious and interact well in a team environment.

• Possess excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask and manage a wide range of activities.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle stressful situations when working under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable individual.
• The ability to make good judgments by thinking quickly and broadly.
• Must be organized and systematic.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in Power BI development
• Strong proficiency in SQL (joins, subqueries, CTEs, performance tuning)
• Familiarity with DAX, Power Query, and data modelling principles
• Strong understanding of data visualization concepts
• Good understanding of relational databases, data cleaning, and transformation techniques
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Language skills in English required.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with data warehouse concepts
• Exposure to ERP systems like SAP, Salesforce, or other enterprise systems is preferred.
• Power BI certifications are a plus.
• Hands on experience of creating Power Automate workflows would be a plus.

Additional Information

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)