IT Business Partner - Business Applications

Mackenzie Jones; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking an IT Business Partner to act as a bridge between IT and business functions in Slough, England. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model, focusing on the adoption and enhancement of enterprise applications such as Salesforce and Kantar XTEL. Responsibilities include stakeholder management, driving automation, and supporting user adoption of tools. Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience as an IT Business Partner or a transitioning Business Analyst. A strong understanding of the FMCG sector is required.

Benefits

12% bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience as an IT Business Partner or transitioning IT Business Analyst.
• Experience in driving adoption and enhancement of enterprise applications.
• FMCG, CPG, or Manufacturing sector experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between IT/Technology and Business Functions.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and streamline processes.
• Management of local IT portfolio and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

IT Business Partner

Enterprise Applications enhancement

Automation (Power Platform)

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Tools

Salesforce Sales Cloud

Kantar XTEL

SuccessFactors

Power Platform

Job description

IT Business Partner - Business Applications. Permanent.

📍 £55k + 12% Bonus + Benefits Package.

Location : Hybrid - Onsite 3 Days Weekly - Slough, Berkshire.

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.
• Local IT Portfolio - Support the rationalisation & simplification.
• Enable User Adoption - utilising training, communications, change management activities.
• Third Parties - manage local vendors effectively - cost, budget, time, delivery etc.
• Understand evolving priorities - action plans to support changing priorities.
• Stakeholder Management / Engagement - technical & non-technical engagement.
• Partner with IT Business Partner, local & global teams.

Skills Experience Required

• IT Business Partner - 3-4 years’ experience / or / an IT Business Analyst looking to transition 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 - Identify & deliver automation - reduce manual work, improve 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 - track 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 is desirable.

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