Junior Business Analyst

CDS Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm near Manchester is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to drive meaningful change within their ERP systems. The role involves gathering requirements, communicating with stakeholders, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates have prior experience in business analysis and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and benefits including a company pension scheme and health care options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Health care for family

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Junior Business Analysis role or similar.
• Present solutions and communicate clearly to multiple levels of stakeholder.
• Analytical mindset in approach to solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of customer Change Requests.
• Gather and analyse requirements.
• Produce functional specifications for the development team.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good sense of ownership

Ability to build and manage client relationships

Job description

Overview

We are looking to fill an exciting position for a Junior Business Analyst. Primarily working within a small but fast paced team, focused on the industry leading application; CODAS. CODAS is an ERP system designed to assist with the day-to-day running of a liquid fuels distribution business. More information can be found on www.codas.com. The role will suit candidates who have experience working in or would like to experience change and delivery within ERP systems, and those who put focus on customers\' needs with desire to be a part of shaping and progressing an industry leading product. As a Junior Business Analyst at CDS, you must be willing to work in a changing and sometimes challenging environment, whilst maintaining a professional and proactive approach when communicating with stakeholders.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Ownership of customer Change Requests
• Gather and analyse requirements
• Produce functional specifications for the development team
• Assist with Gap analysis and business cases
• Solution design
• Becoming a Subject Matter Expert in our products
• Project management
• Functionality implementations and demonstrations
• Working closely with stakeholders of all levels including internal developers and external customers/suppliers
• The successful candidate will also be expected to show flexibility and eagerness to assist across the other teams in the business as required for both learning and business needs.
• Although most customer interaction has moved to virtual sessions this role will require occasional travel to client sites including the possibility of trips abroad (within Europe) which could last several days at a time.

What to expect

As a Junior Business Analyst at CDS, your role is all about driving meaningful change. You\'ll be diving into business challenges—scoping out new projects, mapping processes, identifying gaps, and shaping requirements into clear, actionable user stories. You\'ll play a key role in influencing how our systems evolve, ensuring they meet real-world needs. You\'ll be liaising with our customers regularly, making sure their voices are heard and their experiences shape the solutions we deliver. Collaboration is key and you\'ll be working side by side with a range of teams, from developers to operations, all pulling together to build something that makes a difference.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Junior Business Analysis role or similar
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good sense of ownership and ability to follow tasks through to completion
• Present solutions and be able to communicate in a clear way to multiple levels of stakeholder
• Ability to build and manage client relationships

Desirable

• Experience/Understanding of ERP systems
• Business Analyst qualifications
• Analytical mindset in approach to solving problems
• Knowledge of CODAS and/or liquid fuels downstream distribution industry

About CDS

CDS Computer Design Systems Ltd is an independent SME, based near Manchester City Centre. CDS have specialised in the liquid fuels distribution software market for over 50 years, with strong ties throughout the industry.

Company benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit of 6x salary
• Permanent health insurance
• Private health care for family
• Employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Free onsite parking