Digital Transformation Analyst - Trading

Digital Transformation Analyst - Trading

Job Posting Closing Date:
Midnight Wednesday 14th January 2026

Digital Transformation Analyst – Trading Attractive Salary & Benefits 36.5 Hour week (Hybrid) Newtownabbey Who are we?

At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading food service provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Food service and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.

We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.

A look into the role

Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment.

We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.

The Purpose of the role:

We are looking for a passionate and innovative Digital Transformation Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving digital innovation and improving operational efficiency by championing low-code and no-code solutions.

You will be at the forefront of shaping how we digitise, streamline, and simplify day-to-day processes within the trading department empowering teams to work smarter and more effectively.

Working as Digital Transformation Analyst you will:

• Learn the business processes and digitise/optimise by developing low-code solutions and automations.
• Deliver tailored training and coaching on approved digital tools (e.g. Power Apps, Power Automate etc.).
• Drive adoption of modern, effective techniques and continuously challenge the status quo.
• Maintain and encourage consistently professional technical standards across all solutions.
• Work collaboratively in cross-functional project teams using a hybrid development approach.
• Support root cause analysis and help define user requirements to produce clear and actionable specifications.
• Facilitate functional requirement assessments and assist users in aligning needs with suitable technology and data solutions.
• Carry out User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Act as a low-code subject matter expert, developing digital solutions that enable process change and efficiency.

Skills for Success Joining us as Digital Transformation Analyst the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• Experience working on digital transformation initiatives, business process changes and project delivery.
• Expertise in Excel/VBA macros and Power Automate with hands‑on experience automating repetitive business tasks.
• Experience in designing and deploying low-code apps or automations.
• Experience in building digital apps using Power Platform – especially Power Automate and Power Apps, and Microsoft Flow.
• Full valid UK/EU driving license with access to your own Vehicle.

The Attributes you’ll need include:

• A natural team player who thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to knowledge-sharing.
• Strong coaching and communication skills to deliver end product.
• Ability to set and follow priorities, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Passionate about innovation, with a creative approach to problem-solving and process re‑design.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Resilient and able to deal with challenges/objections confidently.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop within the role.

It is Desirable if you have:

• A Third level degree within a relevant field.
• Certifications or formal training in software platforms such as Power Automate, SharePoint, or Power BI.
• Familiarity with Power Pages for public-facing solutions.
• Understanding of agile project delivery working in a project team.
• Familiarity with Power Query.

Are we right for you?

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