ERP Business Analyst

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 9% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance Scheme 4x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd is seeking an ERP Business Analyst to join the IT team on a 2-year fixed term contract at our Sheffield site. You will analyse and optimise business processes to support the Infor LN ERP rollout, document as‑is and to‑be states, and lead workshops with stakeholders to define requirements.

You will collaborate with technical and functional teams on ERP configuration, testing, and change-management activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in ERP implementation programmes, preferably manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience documenting as‑is and to‑be processes.
• Gap analysis moving from legacy to ERP-led processes.
• Ability to work with standard ERP functionality rather than bespoke.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document current and future business processes aligned with Infor LN ERP.
• Identify process gaps and support transition to standardised ERP-led processes.
• Facilitate workshops and gather requirements from stakeholders.
• Work with IT and business teams to support ERP configuration and testing.
• Support change management and user adoption of new processes.

Skills

Infor LN ERP

Business process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business

Tools

Infor LN Cloudsuite

MS Office

Job description

The Vacancy

At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for an ERP Business Analyst to join our team, initially on a 2 year fixed term contract. This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, and will be working as part of our IT Team. As an ERP Business Analyst, you will support the implementation of Infor LN ERP by analysing and improving business processes, identifying opportunities for change, and helping transition the organisation from legacy ways of working to standardised, system-led best practice processes.

What you'll be doing

• Analyse and document current and future business processes aligned with Infor LN ERP and industry best practice.
• Identify process gaps and support the transition from legacy manual ways of working to standardised, system-led processes.
• Facilitate workshops and collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and validate business solutions.
• Work closely with technical and functional teams to support process improvements and ERP configuration.
• Assist with system testing, ensuring business requirements are reflected in test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Support change management activities, including business readiness, user engagement and the successful adoption of new ways of working.

About You

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on ERP implementation programmes, ideally manufacturing or heavy industry with Infor LN Cloudsuite.
• Strong experience documenting as-is and to-be business processes.
• Demonstrated experience performing gap analysis, particularly moving from manual or legacy processes to ERP-led processes.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment prioritising standard, out-of-the-box ERP functionality as opposed to bespoke functionality.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Experience working alongside testing and change management functions.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

The Working Pattern

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. We offer flexibility in our start and finish times between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 - 18:00.

Why Sheffield Forgemasters?

Sheffield Forgemasters celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026 and continues to be an iconic steel production & engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1770s. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the UK steel industry.

Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world‑class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

What We Offer

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment that will include state‑of‑the‑art new machinery and facilities on site.
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 4 x annual salary.
• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• Onsite canteen.
• Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
• Multi‑Faith Room.
• Long service award scheme.
• Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.
• You at Work - Access to online discounts portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support, including but not limited to:
  • Availability to confidentially discuss any physical or mental health concerns.
  • Referrals and access to Physiotherapy sessions, when required.
  • Ear irrigation.
  • Flu Vaccinations.
  • Blood Pressure management clinics.
  • Weight management clinics.
  • Occupational Health checks in line with health promotion and wellbeing events. e.g. Cholesterol, Blood sugar, Icle tests, etc.
  • Health promotion campaigns, utilising outside companies / charities, such as Andy's Man Club.
  • Access to Zest Fit - Lifestyle Coach.
  • Skills for life sessions offered to all, including CPR, managing bleeds, burns etc.
  • Financial Wellbeing Sessions - Pension providers coming on site to talk to colleagues and offering advice.
  • Chaplain Service.

• Support for ex‑military and reservists in employment as a bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Flexible Working

We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office‑based and remote working. Applicants can request further information regarding the policy and how this may work in their role, from our People & Culture Team and / or the line manager for the applicable role.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Nationality limitations

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 - 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

For additional information or if you would like to discuss working for Sheffield Forgemasters or a specific role in more detail, please email [e-mail] .

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.