IT Applications Analyst

THE COMPANY

With operations around the world, our client provides integrated specialty services to the global energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Their extensive portfolio of service offerings includes Work Access, Formwork & Shoring, Coating Services and more.

Role Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh would be preferential but would also consider being based in Leatherhead, Manchester, Birmingham or Immingham as alternative locations.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Analyse business processes and program requirements.
• Plan, design and develop IT solutions support organisational functions.
• Apply communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve systems issues in order to maximise the benefit of IT systems investments.
• Act as lead on roll out of Company IT systems and leads project configurations, testing, integrations and data migrations.
• Prepare documentation of requirements and functional specifications.
• Provide direction to technical developers.
• Supports end users with problem resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the IT Director / Project Managers to respond to the project requirements.
• Analyse business processes, identify and propose new business processes or program changes to address specific requirements.
• Create appropriate specification documents including time and cost estimates.
• Identify, analyse and design program changes consistent with division and Corporate standards and best practices.
• Research alternative business solutions and, where appropriate, document cost, recommend, present and justify such alternatives.
• Prepare and update necessary documentation and assist in developing and maintaining system documentation.
• Provide technical expertise to solving day-to-day issues.
• Provide training to the users, when appropriate.
• Collaborates with global IT team on projects and support.
• Follow governance framework, ensuring all related activities comply with the company standards and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Associate degree required in Information Systems, Science, Engineering or a closely related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Project management training desired.

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

• Oracle E-Business Suite functional experience.
• Experience in a business analyst or support analyst role.
• Excellent documentation and interpersonal skills and competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

DESIRED SKILLS

• PL/SQL experience desired.
• Experience in Rapid Application Development tools e.g. PowerApps desired
• .NET