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Avondale Foods is an innovative and rapidly expanding food manufacturing business, dedicated to creating high-quality F resh and Chilled products supplying leading retail businesses including Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Dunnes, Morrisons, Aldi & Lidl throughout the UK & Ireland. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and excellence, we combine cutting-edge technology with a passion for great food. As we continue our growth journey, we are looking for driven individuals to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a real impact and your career can flourish as the Company grows.
Working as part of the IT team, this is a newly created role to support the growth of the business. The IT Business Analyst will be a self-motivated individual with exceptional problem solving and listening skills who is self-motivated and action oriented. The post holder will analyse Avondale Foods efficiency by studying its needs, its business model, its workflows and its technological systems making recommendations to the Head Of IT in technical development projects which will improve business efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Research possible software solutions to increase work efficiency
* Understand business requirements including documentation of as is/to be scenarios
* Acquire a working knowledge of products or services provided by the business
* Establish business cases for new projects after consulting individual departments and IT
* Interpret data in relation to company policies and workflows
* Estimate costs and time requirements of projects
* Evaluate risks and predict potential problems for projects
* Determine risk and return on investment for shareholders
* Ensure that colleagues and project stakeholders have a clear view of progress, issues, risks, and interdependencies relating to project delivery
* Act as the liaison amongst all project stakeholders and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
* Incorporate user suggestions into projects
* Support project teams during the analysis and planning stages of software development
* Work on various project phases such as implementation, UAT and user training
* Develop quality assurance practices and assessments for all projects
* Facilitate meetings and educational workshops for team members
* Ensure projects stay within budget and target spending requirements
* Facilitate a successful release handover for all projects
* Create reports, written instructions, specifications and flowcharts
* Act as a liaison between the business and its Information Technology (IT) department
* Act as a liaison between the business and its clients/suppliers
* Evaluate pre-agreedKey Performance Indicators
* Manage Business Change
* Contribute to the development of a culture of Integrity, collaboration ‘do the right thing’ approach in all interactions.
* Ensure Food Safety compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements to remain audit-ready at all times.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Business Analyst Role
* Experience of ERP implantation projects and an understanding of their lifecycle
* Third-level qualification (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in a relevant field
* Experience with all aspects of IT projects, from design through development, testing, implementation, and support
* Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
* Ability to explain complex technical issues to non-IT experts
* Willingness to take ownership of issues, ensure all interested parties are kept informed of progress and deliver solutions
* Strong written and verbal skills along with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
* May require occasional work outside standard business hours, including evenings or weekends, to support time-sensitive projects or system rollouts.
* A current driver’s licence and dependable access to your own vehicle are essential, as the position may involve occasional travel between sites
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Experience in a food manufacturing business
* Working knowledge of Microsoft D365 AX and Finance & Operations
* Degree in Business with Computing or Business Information Systems
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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