Overview
obPurpose To gain an in-depth knowledge of the functions, ICT systems, administration, processes and operation of the Council?s Fleet Services branch.
To undertake an in-depth review of all processes, procedures, functions and systems within Fleet Services.
To produce as-is business process maps, discover and report inefficiencies and options for improvement within systems and processes.
In collaboration with the Head of Service and Principal Service Manager, produce a comprehensive corporate report to advise the Senior Leadership on lessons learned.
Responsibilities
- To analyse, document and report via an in depth operational and system review, the business processes and system interconnectivities of the Councils Fleet Services operation.
- This includes as-is end-to-end process mapping, review of the business activities of individuals and systems both internal and external as well as a review of the information system (Fleet Focus) information management solution, its reporting functions and any associated links and interfaces.
- Where possible, suggestions for optimization of systems and processes should be reported and possible “to-be” processes mapped out.
- To recommend changes to systems and/or internal processes and procedures to facilitate efficient use of software applications, increase commercial revenue and reduce costs.
- To work with internal and external stakeholders to analyse requirements for Management Information Reports and make recommendations on how best to develop processes and management information/data outputs using appropriate reporting tools.
- To assist with the integration of the new Fleet Focus solution and ensure that interfaces with other stakeholders and external systems are consistent and error free.
- To assist internal ICT colleagues with quality assurance of software upgrades through the use of systems operational testing.
- To liaison with software suppliers to log problems and ensure their satisfactory resolution. To provide up to date user documentation and informal customer training as required.
- To provide customer support and lead in the investigation and analysis of the root cause of complex system incidents.
- To assist with User Acceptance Testing processes
- To undertake other duties commensurate with the post.
Qualifications
- The postholder should have at least 2 years relevant experience in a business analyst role, ideally in a complex operations environment as well as:
- Ideally hold a CCBA, CBAP or similar qualification
- Degree educated in a business-related subject
- Excellent research and analytic skills
- Knowledge of operational policies within Fleet Services or similar industry
- Understanding of company workflows, company structures, supply chains, trading and processing functions
- Experience with statistical models
- Excellent knowledge of databases and programs such as Excel or Google spreadsheets
- Communication skills to detail complex information in an easy-to-understand format
- Ability to turn complex data and trends into visual graphs for presentation
- Ability to source raw data through interviews with employees, customers and clients
- In-depth knowledge of data modelling techniques
- Working knowledge of relevant business management principles
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to turn complex concepts into simple language
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of word processing tools and other relevant software packages