ERP Business Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive ERP Business Analyst to bridge the gap between IT and food manufacturing businesses. This role involves gathering requirements, modeling business processes, and supporting functional solution design. You'll engage in a large-scale Microsoft Dynamics 365 program, ensuring high-quality IT solutions. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a strong ERP background, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and drive sustainable change in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Business Analyst role.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics AX is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prioritize business requirements for IT solutions.
• Develop improved business processes and secure stakeholder buy-in.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Gathering

Process Mapping

Stakeholder Management

ERP Systems

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Visio

Change Management

Analytical Mindset

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Visio

Job description

Job Description

ERP Business Analyst – Business Analyst, ERP Business Analyst, ERP, Business Analysis, Business Process Mapping, Requirements Gathering, Functional Specifications, Process Improvement, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Microsoft Dynamics, Dynamics AX, D365, D365FO, Microsoft Dynamics 365, System21, Visio, PRINCE2 – Leicester – Leicestershire - East Midlands – Hybrid - £45,000 + Benefits

Our client, a leading UK-based manufacturing group is looking for an experienced ERP Business Analyst to join their central Group IT function. In this role, you'll act as the vital link between IT and a group of well-known food manufacturing businesses, shaping cost-effective, well-designed, and sustainable solutions across a variety of initiatives.

You'll work on both pre-project analysis and full project delivery, applying your ERP expertise to gather and define requirements, model business processes, and support functional solution design. Experience with any ERP system is welcomed, and there’s an exciting opportunity to get involved in a large-scale Microsoft Dynamics 365 programme.

Key Skills and Experience:

Our client are looking for a confident and proactive Business Analyst with strong ERP experience and the ability to deliver high-quality analysis in a fast-paced environment.

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Business Analyst role, ideally within a structured project environment
• ERP system experience (any system) — exposure to Microsoft Dynamics AX or System21 is a bonus
• Experience in manufacturing or similar fast-paced sectors is highly desirable
• Skilled in requirements gathering, process mapping (e.g. using Visio), and creating functional specs
• Comfortable working across the full project lifecycle, from pre-project analysis to post-go-live support
• Understanding of structured methodologies such as PRINCE2
• Driving license required due to multi-site travel

You’ll also bring:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A methodical, analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
• The ability to balance priorities and deliver under pressure
• A proactive, ownership-driven approach to your work

Main Responsibilities:

As ERP Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of IT business solutions across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Requirements Gathering: Capturing, prioritising, and securing sign-off for business requirements.
• Business Process Redesign: Developing improved processes and securing stakeholder buy-in.
• Feasibility & Options Analysis: Investigating solutions and advising on the best course of action.
• Product & Supplier Selection: Leading objective selection processes with clear assessment criteria.
• Business Case Development: Supporting cost/benefit analysis to justify new projects.
• Solution Design: Defining functional solutions and aligning with both business and IT stakeholders.
• Ensuring Solution Quality: Reviewing test plans and supporting the testing process to ensure robust outcomes.
• Change Management: Supporting the business in adopting new processes to drive sustainable change.
• Small Change Delivery: Managing and delivering smaller-scale changes effectively.
• Best Practice & Continuous Improvement: Promoting high-quality analysis and staying up to date with the latest BA techniques.
• Documentation: Creating and maintaining clear, standard documentation across all analysis activity.

Location: Leicester/ Hybrid

CANDIDATES MUST BE BASED IN THE UK WITH FULL RIGHT TO WORK

Catch Resource Management is a leading provider of Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, NetSuite and other ERP resources to both end users and to product suppliers/authors.

Our consultants deliver a completely professional resourcing service, always backed up by our team of ERP specialists who are all experienced in full project life cycle implementation and support, thus ensuring that we fully understand our clients’ requirements and our candidates’ skills.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this position we would welcome your application, however please note that we receive high levels of responses to our advertisements so can only immediately respond to those that are a close match. However, if you are interested in hearing about similar positions then please register on our website: www.catchgroup.com.