Business Analyst in Brackley

About The Role:

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A Little About Brackley Site:

Our advanced manufacturing site in Brackley, is one of our main processing facilities with over 700 talented people helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

We’ve recently invested £11 million in advanced technology and colleague amenities, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

About The Role:

Are you passionate about Data? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in IT?

Avara Foods is an inclusive, forward-thinking business that has invested heavily in its IT systems. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our growing Data Operations team. The role is office based but there may be a requirement for you to go within the factory environment.

You will play a key role in supporting our cloud transition, focusing on business process analysis, migration strategies, and system/data integration. This role requires expertise in modeling business processes, data, and integration points, as well as gathering and documenting requirements. You\'ll collaborate across teams to identify needs, resolve conflicting priorities, and ensure smooth communication with technical teams supporting our digital infrastructure.

There is an opportunity for the role to be undertaken by an IT graduate or an experienced professional.

For the right applicant, there will be opportunities for further development in line with their future career aspirations.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17.00.

What will you be doing as a Business Analyst at Avara?

As a Business Analyst, you will primarily communicate with business stakeholders to understand their processes and dependencies on software applications. You\'ll document and model roles, decisions, and data flows to identify opportunities for optimization, digitization, and automation within business-driven projects.

Acting as a liaison for the Data Engineering Team, you\'ll support Senior Integration Engineers and collaborate with departments like Planning, Operations, and Compliance to implement and test project deliverables for critical systems. You will continue to develop skills in requirements management, process, and data analysis, while mentoring IT colleagues to enhance business analysis capabilities.

As you build relationships with senior management, you will work with the enterprise architect, project manager, and service delivery manager to establish a Business Process Management discipline within IT, extending across Avara.

What will your key responsibilities as a Business Analyst include?

1. Analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
2. Recommend optimized workflows and automation to enhance productivity and reduce manual handling.
3. Collaborate with process owners to document end-to-end processes and implement best practices.
4. Create reports and dashboards to monitor business process performance and provide analytical insights.
5. Act as a liaison between business units, IT, and leadership to translate requirements into technical specifications.
6. Provide monthly and quarterly updates to the Data Operations team and senior IT management on project progress, challenges, and achievements.
7. Analyze, map, and document data flows across systems to ensure compatibility and integrity during integration with cloud platforms.
8. Work with the Data Engineering team to design data integration solutions that meet business needs.
9. Identify and resolve data discrepancies with the Master Data team to ensure consistency across platforms.
10. Coordinate with IT and third-party vendors to minimize disruption during system migrations.
11. Ensure data security, compliance, and minimal risk during migration activities.
12. Maintain detailed documentation of process and requirements changes.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

1. A great work ethic and positive attitude.
2. An appreciation for the importance of process and usefulness of data.
3. A logical way of thinking.
4. Possess a keen eye for detail to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality.
5. Vigilant in identifying and rectifying anomalies and errors.
6. Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods:

As an indirect Buyer, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We Offer Comprehensive Training As Well As Continuous Development As You Build Your Long-term Career With Us. You Can Also Look Forward To Benefits That Amongst Other Things, Include The Following:

1. Up to £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
2. 31 days holiday allowance.
3. Secure contract with long term career development opportunities.
4. Straight forward pension contribution of 6%.
5. Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food.
6. Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. Salaried Advance Finance.
9. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
10. Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.
11. Ts & Cs apply.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Brackley site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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