Job Introduction
Serco, a prominent player in the Space industry with over 40 years of experience, has a robust partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), particularly through their work at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Spain. Serco's collaboration with ESAC involves supporting a range of scientific missions, including data processing for missions like Gaia, Solar Orbiter, and Euclid. They also provide critical support for planetary missions such as BepiColombo and ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. This partnership underscores Serco's commitment to advancing Space science and technology, making it an ideal environment for professionals seeking to contribute to ground breaking Space projects.
We are seeking a Business Analysis and BI Support Specialist to work onsite at ESA-ESAC in Spain, offering a fantastic opportunity to join one of the world’s most prestigious space agencies. This role will provide both central and project-specific support, with priorities set in regular planning meetings. All controlling functions under SCI-M are closely interlinked, requiring excellent coordination, flexibility and communication skills to ensure smooth collaboration across all tasks and teams.
Main Responsibilities
- Assist in establishing a self-service reporting platform for SCI-M controllers, actively contributing to the SCI Reporting project to define and implement the solution.
- Manage and maintain the reporting platform, including creating and updating reports, BI solutions, shared workspaces, and apps for controllers.
- Provide training, support and coaching to controllers on using available BI tools and solutions.
- Continuously enhance the platform by collaborating with BI initiatives across the agency, with a focus on aligning with corporate and directorate developments.
Successful Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with relevant professional experience.
- At least 4 years of experience in financial planning, controlling, or resource management, ideally in an aerospace or project-oriented environment.
- Strong experience in business intelligence tools, particularly Power BI, and maintaining collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
- Proven ability to manage data and reporting tools, with experience in implementing and maintaining self-service reporting platforms.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle ad hoc requests, participate in planning meetings and align with corporate guidelines and templates.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support others in using BI tools effectively.
- Familiarity with data access and processing tools such as the ESA Data Factory is an asset.
- Proactive problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement and user satisfaction.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken.
- Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
- Candidates must EU nationals.
On offer:
- Competitive Salary.
- Great career opportunities in the Space industry
- Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.
- Engaging company events to foster team spirit.
- Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work in an international environment.
Relocation:
- Spain is known for its vibrant culture, including flamenco music and dance, bullfighting, and world-renowned festivals. Spanish workers enjoy a minimum of 30 calendar days of paid vacation annually, plus numerous public holidays, ensuring plenty of time for rest and travel. Spain offers generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as other family-friendly policies that support parents in balancing work and family life.
- The Spanish social security system provides various benefits, including pensions, unemployment benefits, and support for families, contributing to a sense of security for workers. Spain is known for its pleasant Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters, making it an attractive place to live year-round.
About the Company
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
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