IT Business Partner - Business Applications

Mackenzie Jones IT; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Berkshire is seeking an IT Business Partner with experience in driving digital solutions and enhancing enterprise applications. The ideal candidate has a background in FMCG or Manufacturing and proven skills in stakeholder management and automation. This permanent role includes a competitive salary, bonus, and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as IT Business Partner or Senior Business Analyst.
• Experience in FMCG, CPG or Manufacturing sector.
• Ability to translate business needs into IT initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between IT and Business Functions.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and simplify processes.
• Manage local vendors effectively.

Skills

IT Business Partner experience

Enterprise Applications adoption

Salesforce Sales Cloud

Power Platform experience

Stakeholder Management

Automation

Tools

Salesforce Sales Cloud

Kantar XTEL

SuccessFactors

Workforce Management solutions

Job description

Overview

IT Business Partner - Business Applications. 065k + 12% Bonus + Benefits Package. Hybrid - Onsite 3 Days Weekly - Slough, Berkshire. Permanent. Must be Eligible to Work in the UK.

An FMCG leader is seeking to secure an IT Business Partner - Business Applications. Will consider an experienced IT Business Analyst looking to transition to an IT Business Partner role.

Role

• IT Business Partner - bridge the gap between IT/Technology & Business Functions - focus on core functions - Sales, Finance, HR, Supply Chain.
• Enterprise Applications - Drive adoption & enhancement.
• Digital Solutions - Applications, Tools, Workplace Management & Automation - Drive adoption & enhancement.
• Drive adoption of Digital tools & simplify processes - deliver measurable value.
• Automation - Identify & deliver Automation opportunities.
• Translate business needs & requirements into IT initiatives.
• Business Case development/definition & KPI definition.
• Track Value KPIs - application adoption, uptake, benefits, efficiency etc.
• Support the rationalisation & simplification of the local IT Portfolio.
• Enable User Adoption - utilising training, communications, change management activities.
• Third Parties - manage local vendors effectively - time, cost, budget, delivery etc.
• Understanding evolving priorities - action plans to support changing priorities.
• Stakeholder Management/Engagement - technical & non-technical engagement.
• Partner with colleagues - IT Business Partner - local & global teams.

Skills & Experience

• IT Business Partner - ideally 3 years experience /or/ a Senior Business Analyst looking to move to an IT Business Partner role.
• Drive adoption & enhancement of Enterprise Applications.
• Business Applications - driven the adoption & enhancement of - Kantar XTEL (Sales Key Account & Trade Promotion Management), Salesforce Sales Cloud (Field Sales), SuccessFactors (HR), Work Force Management solutions.
• Translate Business Needs into IT initiatives - deliver scalable & sustainable solutions.
• Automation - ideally Power Platform experience - Identified & delivered automation - reduced manual work, improved process efficiency - utilising Power Platform or similar tools.
• Supported a local IT portfolio.
• Business Case development & value KPI definition - for new initiatives & tools.
• KPI Definition - tracked Value KPIs of applications - report back to teams/business.
• Supported & enabled user adoption of new applications.
• Third Parties - effectively managed vendors.
• Partner, coordinated with local & global teams - deliver scalable & sustainable solutions.
• Collaborated with - Centre of Excellence, Global Information Services & external resources/teams.
• FMCG, CPG or Manufacturing sector experience.

Location: Berkshire. Status: Permanent.