Business Transformation Analyst – Finance

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Job title: Business Transformation Analyst – Finance

Company: Henderson Group

Job description: Business Transformation Analyst – Finance
Attractive Salary
36.5 Hour week (Hybrid)
NewtownabbeyWho are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.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:Various new systems and technologies have been invested in which has led to growth within Finance Transformation, so a new Process & Business Transformation Analyst is required to join our team. Reporting to the Systems Accountant, you will be involved in system implementation, process improvement, vendor selection, and being the system admin for allocated software.This role will be very well suited to a candidate who is curious, technically minded and a continuous learner. You don’t have to be an expert yet, we will show you how.Working as Business Transformation Analyst you will:

• Assess current financial processes for potential enhancements and streamlining opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements and transformation using technology & data;
• Assist with business process change initiatives and development of requirements for new technology solutions;
• Create detailed maps of both existing and proposed processes, fostering clarity and understanding among the Finance team.
• Collaborate with other departments to evaluate and implement finance-related technologies, aiming to boost automation and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and deploy analytics applications using our self-service analytics platform.
• Formulate and implement data governance strategies to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and compliance in financial data.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of finance transformations.
• Acquire an in-depth knowledge of all in-house Finance systems and provide training and support to finance team members on these systems.

Skills for SuccessJoining us as Business Transformation Analyst the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• Previous experience delivering successful business change or process improvement initiatives.
• Technical competence
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• An understanding of Root Cause Analysis through to capturing acceptance criteria.
• A Full UK/EU Driver’s License

The Attributes you’ll need include:

• Ability to develop effective relationships internally at a variety of levels and work closely with commercial departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

It is Desirable if you have:

• A Degree or Certifications in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related fields
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: financial modelling, data analysis tools, and project management software
• Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation
• Experience using BI Tools, e.g Qliksense/Qlikview
• Demonstrated understanding of one or more of the following ERP platforms, financial systems, and emerging financial technologies

Are we right for you?As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.The RewardThe impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success. Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available.Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Tuesday 2nd April 2024We are an equal opportunities employer.

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