Operations Analyst

dnata catering UK is one of the leading providers of inflight services to the worlds airline customers . We offer a comprehensive range of Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail and Logistics services across all of the UK’s major and regional airports. Our continual pursuit of innovation and excellence has secured the business of more than 80 of the industry’s biggest operators. Although this role is primely based within out Unit at Gatwick

What's the purpose of role:

To support the Operations team of the units and Finance team.

Who you'll deal with:

Internal: Operations, Procurement, Central Finance, Central Support Functions

External: Suppliers, Customers

What you'll be doing:

• Read and manipulate complex data (airline flying programmes)
• Creating databases for storage and future access
• Present weekly reviews of actual and forecasted activity to Operations teams (Theoretical Hours, actuals)
• Produce Purchase orders using SAP and monitor your unit’s variable spends
• Assist any Supplier quarries regarding payment
• Analyse profit and loss statements, track, collate and report the financial impact of any overspends
• Continuous improvement of the reporting processes and procedures
• Support in preparation of weekly/monthly/annual forecasts and budgets with commentary and analysis
• Responsible for Month End close activities to meet dnata deadlines and providing commentary
• Provide support and assistance to Operations teams, Senior Managers, Business Partners by fielding questions and requests, gathering data and generating reports

This list is not exhaustive, accountabilities may vary dependant on locality or role complexity and may include any other duties considered reasonable by the line manager.

What you'll have:

• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Advanced Excel and IT skills
• Power BI skills (desired)
• Knowledge of accounting processes (desired)
• A proactive approach and a 'can do', collaborative attitude
• Ability to multitask
• Resilience & enthusiasm to investigate issues and solve problems

What you’ll receive:

• £13.48 per hour
• 40 hours per week

• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
• Free tea and coffee whilst on shift
• £60 towards both, dental and optical cover through our Simply health Cash Plan
• £150 if you Refer a Friend
• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Pension scheme and life cover

Inline with the Civil Authority regulations you will be required to undergo a full five year background check including criminal record checks prior to commencing employment