Erp Business Analyst in Ballymena

Wrightbus are seeking an experienced ERP Business Analyst to support the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) while also providing ongoing support for existing manufacturing systems.

The Role:

• Work with stakeholders across the business to analyse, document, and improve business processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardisation.
• Document current ("as-is") and future ("to-be") business processes.
• Support the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and improvement to business systems.
• Gather and document business requirements.
• Participate in solution design workshops with internal teams and implementation partners.
• Assist with process mapping, functional specifications, and configuration documentation.
• Support testing activities, including system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of business processes.

Manufacturing Systems Alignment:

• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to map and optimise business processes.
• Ensure ERP supports core manufacturing capabilities such as:
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Shop Floor Control
• Inventory and Warehouse Management
• PLM
• CRM
• Reporting and Analytics
• Support integration with engineering and production systems.

Support:

• Provide support for existing Production Systems (including Sage Line 500).
• Investigate and resolve system issues affecting business operations.
• Act as a key liaison between IT, business users, and external ERP implementation partners.
• Facilitate workshops and requirements sessions with stakeholders.

Testing & Change Management:

• Assist with system testing, defect tracking, and issue resolution.
• Support training and user adoption activities.
• Produce user documentation and process guides.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst working with ERP and Manufacturing systems.
• Experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Dynamics AX implementations.
• Previous experience with SAGE ERP systems (e.g., Sage 200, Sage X3, or similar) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels of the company.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and process maps.
• Understanding of business processes across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Experience supporting ERP Implementations or major system upgrades.

Requirements:

• A third-level qualification in Computer Science, Business, IT or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience working as a Business Analyst within ERP or enterprise systems environments.
• Experience analysing and documenting business processes and system requirements.
• Experience supporting ERP systems and enterprise business applications.
• Understanding of ERP processes across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Understanding of manufacturing and operational processes including production planning, inventory management, procurement, and shop floor operations.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business requirements.
• Ability to translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Experience supporting testing activities including system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Understanding of system integration concepts and data flows within enterprise systems.
• Experience facilitating requirements workshops with stakeholders.

The Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development
• Flexitime

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