Senior Analytics Specialist

About the Job
The Senior Analytics Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the Strategic Delivery & Forecasting team. This position focuses on tracking KPI performance and trends to provide timely, accurate updates by identifying gaps and risks to Budget & Forecasts. The aim is to enable the development of effective mitigation plans. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, an understanding of the aviation sector, and excellent attention to detail.

Accountabilities

• Support the development and execution of Passenger Revenue Forecasts and target setting, including the annual Passenger Revenue Budget.
• Analyze key drivers of variances to Budget, past performance, and recent trends to identify revenue risks early.
• Produce content for the Weekly Revenue Commercial Meeting and Committee, preparing insights on performance for senior management.
• Assist with ad-hoc analysis and support the creation of monthly dashboards as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, or Business Administration.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a complex numerate and analytical environment, preferably within the airline industry.
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office and query tools, including at least two of the following: SQL, R, Python, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with substantial experience in business analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, which aims to provide exceptional flying experiences and aims to double its fleet size while tripling customer numbers in the coming years.