IT Systems Analyst
Cullompton
As a result of continued growth, we have a vacancy for a technical IT Systems Analyst to join the Gregory Group Technology Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make your own within the Gregory Group.
The position of IT Systems Analyst involves:
1. Owning the configuration, deployment, maintenance and support for finance and people related IT systems and applications (for example our finance, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Compliance, Risk and Health and Safety systems).
2. Designing system solutions and processes, carrying out system changes and implementing new capabilities aligned to our business transformation plan or project portfolio.
3. Acting as the system expert, partnering with finance and people related stakeholders to ensure they are aware of deliverables and provide the necessary support to enable you to deliver against the roadmap for each relevant system.
4. Optimising the performance of systems and efficiency of system-driven processes to enable our people to perform to the best of their ability.
5. Managing routine system updates and defining test requirements, writing test scripts, carrying out and coordinating system testing alongside changes, updates, and implementations. This will include following the Technology change management procedure.
6. Working with the wider Group Technology team to ensure smooth running of systems and relevant dependent services such as integration and reporting. This will include working with our infrastructure and security team to ensure systems are secure and performant.
7. Working closely with our PMO function and assigned Project Manager’s, updating on task progress and escalating risks or dependencies where necessary.
8. Using our project and task management tool, JIRA, ensuring that tasks as prioritised and kept up to date for visibility across the team and PMO.
9. Maintaining and managing relationships with key external system providers to support either solution delivery or resolution of escalated support issues.
10. Maintaining system related documentation including process flows, training materials and support content.
11. Delivering critical care following changes and new implementations and supporting service transition to BAU.
12. Dependant on specific systems supported, future participation in the Technology on-call rota may be required (to be discussed at interview).
Essential Skills or experience required IT Systems Analyst:
13. This is a hands-on technical role, so experience of configuring and administering business systems or applications deployed across a large and diverse workforce is essential. It spans business analysis and system configuration / management.
14. High-level of technical proficiency, IT aptitude and a general interest in technology, systems and software.
15. An ability to understand business operations and translate business requirements and opportunities into effective system solutions.
16. Critical thinking and analytical mindset to problem solving.
17. Although not regular, occasional travel to other group sites will be required for this role, so a Full UK Driving Licence is required.
Desired Skills or experience required for IT Systems Analyst:
18. Data Management or Analysis skills – SQL or similar.
19. Proficiency with a scripting language – Powershell or similar.
20. Experience of working with systems we use (or similar) would be an advantage – e.g. MHR iTrent, Intelex, Sage X3
Why Gregory Distribution?
21. Salary for IT Systems Analyst offer in the range of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependant on experience.
22. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 09:00hrs to 17:30hrs with flexibility around project go-lives and system maintenance.
23. Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
24. Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
25. Retail discounts with Hapi*
26. Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
27. Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
28. Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
29. Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
30. Christmas Savings Club*
31. Black Circle Tyre discount*
32. Leading industry qualifications*
33. Medical Reimbursement*
34. This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
35. Free Uniform.
36. Strong culture of teamwork.
So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Interested applicants for the IT Systems Analyst position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on recruitment@gregory.co.uk. Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.
External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We’ll be in touch if we need you.
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