Business Analyst

at  ABP UK

Do you have what it takes to work with challenging stakeholders to determine their needs and priorities? Can you translate requirements into possible solutions and communicate options in non-technical language?
Can you do this within a fast paced, demanding business, within the FMCG Industry?
Are you comfortable gathering and analysing data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements?
Can you make your mark in a high performing, highly capable team?
Are excellence, consistency in delivery, and a flair for leading design sessions with challenging stakeholders natural attributes for you?
Have you got the flair and tenacity to challenge and do things differently?
Do you have a persistent and forceful approach with an engaging demeanour that makes sure things get done?
Are you equally comfortable forging ahead where process is limited, but diligent enough to ensure that process is followed where it exists?
If the answer to all of the above is yes and you want to work in a high performing team within a fast based, ambitious business then this is the role for you.
With responsibility for ensuring that the systems within our business are delivering the most value, no day will ever be the same.
Your aim will be to generate and compile reports based on your own investigations and appropriate business data to recommend solutions which address business issues or add value.
This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments.
This is a demanding role within a busy IT function with huge opportunity, where no two days are the same - if it sounds like you`re up for the challenge then read below for more information.

Use defined, agreed upon, Business Analysis methods in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and for the enhancement of existing applications.

• Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Working with various implementation teams, both formal and informal, to ensure successful delivery and roll out of change initiatives. This may include production of training materials, standard operating procedures and data migration documents.
• Conduct research on software and hardware products to justify recommendations and to support capital investments.
• Working with business representatives (Process Owners) and IT teams to understand and deliver business requirements
• Define, document and agree processes that meet the agreed business goals and translate into operational processes within the relevant business systems
• Working as part of the IT team to integrate and align current and future business system projects with the agreed strategy

The ideal candidate will have a background that involves working within business analysis and preferably within the FMCG sector.

• The ability to demonstrate a background of Business Analysis within a large and complex infrastructure is highly desirable.
• A thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of Business Analysis management is essential.
• A thorough understanding of Business Analysis phases, techniques and tools is essential.
• Strong and tested communication skills, including sponsor and risk management is essential.
• An ability to quickly understand specific business processes and requirements is essential.
• Ability to provide realistic expectations, establish specific customer satisfaction standards and actively monitor client satisfaction is essential.
• Knowledge of the current business analysis methodology and tools is preferable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including communicating with technical and non-technical clients and staff at all organisational levels with a customer orientated approach is essential.
• Team player with ability to be self-sufficient, using a collaborative approach to solve problems is essential
• Ability to work in a structured environment to deliver agreed objectives and business goals set out by the business is essential
• Ability to manage people involved in any requirements analysis whether internal or external suppliers is essential.
• Strong planning and organisational skills are essential.

Adaptability/to be flexible to changing of project requirements and business demands is essential.

• Able to communicate at all levels with an excellent customer facing manner.
• Educated to degree level within an IT related discipline is preferable.
• ITIL v4, Prince 2 Foundation and BCS level qualifications desirable.
• Travel to other locations within the business to deliver and support projects is necessary for the role

Please refer the Job description for details