Business Transformation Analyst

My client, a growing organisation within the manufacturing sector, is hiring an experienced ERP Transformation Analyst to play a key role in a major business transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the business side of an ERP implementation, working across multiple departments to improve processes, standardise operations and support the successful rollout of a new ERP system. (Fixed term contract - 18 months)

• Competitive salary
• 18-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for a 6-month extension
• Opportunity to lead a major ERP transformation programme
• Exposure to modern technologies and business improvement initiatives
• Opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across multiple business functions

You will be joining an organisation investing in its technology and operational processes, with a focus on improving efficiency, standardising workflows and delivering long-term business improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on how the business operates, taking ownership of key activities throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle.

As an ERP Transformation Analyst
, you will work closely with stakeholders across finance, sales, purchasing, production, stock control and despatch. You will lead process mapping workshops, gather business requirements and translate these into ERP configurations and functional specifications. You will also support data migration, develop Power BI reports, coordinate user acceptance testing and play a key role in cutover, go-live and post-implementation support. A key part of the role will involve identifying opportunities for process improvement, delivering user training and developing a network of super users across the business.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience delivering ERP implementations, including at least one full project lifecycle from design through to hypercare.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment, with an understanding of production, purchasing, stock control and order processing.
• Proven experience delivering business transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong Microsoft SQL Server skills, including queries, joins, views and data validation.
• Hands-on experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Experience delivering user training and producing clear technical and operational documentation.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and explaining technical concepts in a clear, practical manner.
• A proactive and analytical approach, with the ability to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Flexibility to travel between multiple sites as required.

• Experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage X3, Sage 200 or similar systems.
• Manufacturing, furniture or related industry experience.
• Experience delivering ERP implementations across multiple sites or business entities.
• Project or change management qualifications, such as PRINCE2 or Prosci.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled development and productivity tools.

Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, such as references, criminal record checks and right-to-work checks, in line with the client's or VANRATH's policy.