Business Systems Analyst in Magherafelt

We are looking for a highly motivated, inquisitive problem-solver with the business acumen to challenge and improve business reporting and processes where appropriate, who can also develop insightful reports and BI dashboards for the business functions. This is an integral role within the business, responsible for helping to maintain, support and develop core software systems, with a key focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and other key business systems, and for contributing to the development and enhancement of the organisation's reporting solutions using Microsoft Power BI and Excel, including PowerPivot and Jet Reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for systems requirements and contribute to reporting projects, helping to plan and deliver work to meet deadlines.
• Work alongside BI Analysts to support the development and enhancement of reporting solutions using Microsoft Power BI and Excel, including PowerPivot and Jet Reports.
• Support, maintain and help implement core software systems, with a key focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including involvement in implementation, configuration and roll-out activities, and other key business systems.
• Review business and system processes to continually drive efficiencies.
• Provide systems knowledge and information support to colleagues across the business.
• Work closely with the wider IT team, BI Analysts and Finance team to deliver joined-up reporting and systems solutions.
• Support Senior Managers and Directors in developing reports that improve data analysis and the efficiency of reporting timelines to meet commercial and operational requirements.
• Explore how emerging technologies, including AI, can be applied to improve reporting, systems and business processes, and help bring practical ideas to the business.
• Liaise with third-party service providers to explain requirements, identify and document solutions, and support system upgrades and improvement projects.
• Analyse, solve and correct issues in real time, providing effective problem resolution.
• Prepare and update training documentation, providing materials and guidance to support colleagues in their training and development.

Key Attributes

• A strong communicator and team player, with excellent listening, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Genuinely curious and inquisitive, keen to learn, develop and build a long-term career within the business.
• Inquisitive about AI and other emerging technologies, and how they can be used to add value to the business.
• A logical problem-solver with a track record of strong analytical skills.
• Able to relate well with colleagues, while comfortable challenging where appropriate.
• Able to multitask, stay flexible and prioritise to meet multiple deadlines.
• Precise and accurate, with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, proactive and self-confident.
• Comfortable working on own initiative and within a collaborative team environment.
• Motivated to develop skills and experience to improve both themselves and the business.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong ERP knowledge, including hands-on experience of ERP implementations, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience contributing to the development of Power BI reports and dashboards, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience extracting information from ERP system databases and reporting on this data.
• Well-rounded business acumen, with a thorough understanding of IT systems and databases.
• An interest in AI and how it can be applied to aid the business.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within the Construction or Manufacturing industry.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field, for example Computer Science, Information Systems, Accountancy, Finance, Mathematics or Engineering.