Business Systems Analyst

Overview

Finnebrogue Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Be part of something big. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be, without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led Finnebrogue to multiple awards and recognition as a leading food producer. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all.

We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. With four sites in Downpatrick, County Down, our business continues to grow rapidly, with turnover increasing significantly in the past several years. Join us at Finnebrogue, where innovation meets excellence, and every team member is valued and empowered to grow.

This role exists to bridge the gap between business needs and smart system solutions. As a Business Systems Analyst
, you’ll be responsible for the analysis, design, and implementation of improvements to our core business systems—enhancing performance, streamlining operations, and driving competitive advantage. Your work will go far beyond simply maintaining existing tools; you’ll play a key role in identifying opportunities to improve business processes and unlock greater value from the systems we already have in place.

• Deliver solutions that support the entire operation—from factory floor to leadership team—by optimising productivity, enhancing system capabilities, and supporting long-term strategic growth.
• Analyse, design, and implement improvements to core business systems and integrate opportunities to improve business processes and value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across all Finnebrogue sites to translate business needs into scalable system solutions, including ERP and MES considerations.
• Provide user support, training, and change management to ensure successful adoption of new or enhanced systems.

• Self-starting, resourceful, and comfortable wearing many hats—from systems analysis and development to user support, training, and change management.
• Hands-on with process design and stakeholder negotiation; able to translate complex requirements into clear actions.
• Ability to listen, collaborate, and drive improvements that deliver measurable business results.
• Experience with refining core ERP and MES systems or shaping new solutions is desirable.

37.5 hours per week, with core working hours Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am - 3pm. Initially based onsite in Downpatrick with hybrid working opportunities after full training.

• Onsite canteen with subsidised meals; free breakfast and lunch options; free parking and electric charging points.
• Weekly free products (up to 5 per person) through the Shack Initiative.
• Healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, new electric car scheme, and birthday as a holiday.
• Wellbeing, social, and sport events; recognition as Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards.

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Information Technology