Business Applications Analyst
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Leicester Head Office, LE67 6HS |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JUN20251359 |
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WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Business Applications Analyst to come and join our team at Ibstock Head office, LE67 6HS Job purposeThe business applications analyst is responsible for both maintaining applications in the BAU environment and delivering applications projects from capturing requirements, through developing a solution and then rolling out. Equally important is constantly improving our service delivery performance, ensuring our user base values interactions with our teamThis role encompasses the configuration, customization (via 3rd party), upgrade and housekeeping of the JDE system and requires good specialist knowledge of one or more modules, it is helpful if you can also turn your hand to other applications such as CRMThe incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, operations and other departments to drive system enhancements, ensure data accuracy, support, upgrades and and lead innovation in our use of the JDE system and other related applicationsKey AccountabilitiesDeliver outstanding service related to apps team incidents and service requestsCapture business requirements and be able to playback in the form of a solution design to obtain sponsorship and buy-in for projectsBe able to configure one or more JDE modules to expert levelConfident to design and deliver solutions across multiple JDE modules seeking input and advice from colleagues or 3rd parties where necessaryBring rigour to both the SIT and UAT testing rounds, ensuring the quality and reliability of the JDE systemExperienced in creating functional specification documents which contain sufficient detail to enable configuration or development of solutions without ambiguityEmpower end-users to take ownership of processes through trainingTake pride in the delivery of projects and related documentation within scope, time and budgetary constraints.Feedback status including highlighting of risks or issues in a timely manner to allow for change when neededContribute to in-house knowledge sharing and cross-functional trainingDevise innovative solutions that avoid system modification where possible and are easy to use for our colleague communityKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential:In-depth knowledge of at least one JDE module is essential with lighter knowledge of interoperability, EDI or other modules of JDE advantageousGreat interpersonal and communication skills - both verbal and writtenEfficient and accurate data management with exceptional attention to detailComfortable working with all levels of business stakeholders to ensure expectations are managed realistically and sensitivelySelf-motivation and ability to work at pace and to prioritise a varied workloadConfidence to highlight and raise both problems and solutions for explorationSense of urgency and pride in ownership, coupled with a ‘can do’ attitudePassionate, flexible and committed approach to projects (completer finisher)Ability to plan, minute and and follow up on meetings using a risk, issue, actions and decisions logDesirable:Understanding of both waterfall, agile and ITIL principlesExperience of working on legacy and / or highly modified JDE environmentsKnowledge of output generators for JDE like BI Publisher or TransformDesire to cross-train on other systemsThink you can make a difference? WE ARE your future. More details:Full time, permanent roleCompetitive salaryHybrid working (3 in office / 2 from home)Digicare+ Provided by Aviva10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General3x life insuranceShare Save scheme eligibilityFull access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family membersAccess to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…Personal development and career progression opportunitiesOur commitment to diversity and inclusion?Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.