Principal Technical Consultant Business Services · Leicester ·

Arribatec; Leicester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arribatec is seeking a Technical Consultant to work with UNIT4ERP software implementations. The role involves leading product development, consulting on integrations, and providing customer solutions. The position fosters a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth and includes a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Participation in Arribatec Bonus Scheme

Training on UNIT4ERP

Payment of annual professional subscription

Private medical scheme

Death benefits scheme

Childcare vouchers

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of direct experience with UNIT4ERP software.
• Experience with implementation of UNIT4ERP modules like HR and Payroll.
• Recognized qualification in technical/development, accounting, or business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK Product Development Team and develop bespoke solutions.
• Provide consultancy services for integrating UNIT4ERP with 3rd party systems.
• Make recommendations for business process re-engineering necessary for UNIT4ERP.

Skills

Business knowledge

SQL

MS Excel

Web services

API's

XML

Extension Kit

Product Development Standards

Consultancy Skills

Education

Recognised technical/development qualification

Tools

UNIT4ERP Customization tools

ARC

RERX

Extra Reports/Report Engine

ACT or Apps Studio

Job description

Arribatec allows you to shape your workday, with a quick transition from ideas to execution. Our mission in the market is to Simplify Complexity for our customers by offering tailored solutions and services to work smarter, more efficiently and with higher quality.

Role Overview

Our Technical Consultants work with customers through all stages of solution implementation. Includingassisting in system design workshops, providing application consultancy and training, and providing advice and guidance on business processes and assist our customers to achieve the best solution to meet their objectives.

The position requires a good level of business knowledge, as well as a good level of knowledge of the broad range of Unit4ERP software modules and associated products. You will have worked through at least one full UNIT4ERP implementation throughout the full project lifecycle, or had a significant role in supporting and developing an existing implementation, possibly working as a Systems Accountant or Systems Manager.

The primary workplaceis home based but possible travel to customer sites anywhere within the UK (and occasionally worldwide), and occasional travel to Arribatec offices.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the UK Product Development Team, with responsibility for UK Arribatec Products
• Work closely with similar colleagues in Business Services regions, to ensure product suitability in the UK market
• Develop Custom/bespoke solutions using UNIT4ERP Customisation tools
• Create/amend reports written in ARC, RERX, Extra Reports/Report Engine
• Consultancy Services around the Integration of UNIT4ERP with 3rd party systems
• Interface developments supporting API’s, Web Services, ETL, XML
• Implement UNIT4ERP products and modules that work in conjunction with bespoke developments
• Installations of UNIT4ERP environments
• Analyse requirements and proposed business processes
• Build solutions to Arribatec standards
• Provide advice and guidance on the best use of UNIT4ERP functionality
• Make recommendations relating to business process re-engineering needed to accommodate the successful implementation of the UNIT4ERP solution
• Identify scope changes and highlight impact. Use appropriate change control processes and collateral
• Be responsible for the customer relationship whilst on site
• Be pro-active in identifying other customer needs and requirements, in addition to those of the current project. Pass this information Arribatec Client Manager
• Work with Arribatec consultants to identify product development opportunities that could be packaged up and marketed as a generic solution

In addition, you are responsible for submittingweekly timesheets and expenses, and comply with Company’s Policies, as set out in our company Handbook (copy available on request).This is not an exhaustive list of tasks. It is envisaged that this role will develop with time and will continue to encompass a variety of work that can be completed at the Arribatec office, at home or on customer sites.

Experience, Skills and Personal Qualities

Professional

• At least 5 years direct experience of the UNIT4ERP software
• Experience of the implementation of a number of UNIT4ERP Modules, including a good understanding of either HR and Payroll, or Financials and one of Logistics or Project Costing and Billing
• Hold a recognised technical/development, accounting or business qualification (desirable)
• Good working knowledge of SQL, MS Excel, Xtra Reports, API’s ,Webservices & XML and Extension Kit and at least one development tool set/language
• Good working knowledge with ACT or Apps Studio
• Experience of Product Development/Development standards

Personal
To succeed in the position you have the ability to effectively configure Unit4ERP to meet customers’ requirements. This includes effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to quickly develop effective working relationships with project teams.Strong time management skills is essential.You recognize yourself in being:

• Confident, positive and resilient
• Self motivated and proactive
• Keen to further develop your consultancy/development skills

Benefits and remuneration

You will be a part of a strong professional environment with highlycompetent colleagues, andexciting customer projects. This offers great self-development opportunities and the opportunity to influence. In addition we offer:

• Attractive salary
• Participation in Arribatec Bonus Scheme
• Training on UNIT4ERP
• Payment of annual professional subscription
• Other benefits, including private medical scheme, death benefits scheme, childcare vouchers, bike to work scheme

About Arribatec

Arribatec Group delivers digital solutions, services, consulting & infrastructure to a global market.Our global team includes 350 of the best consultants in the market. As problem solvers, we streamline complex companies, processes and systems, making them as efficient as possible – with lasting results.

With a wide range of backgrounds and expertise, we offer a unique mix of services and products for your business that you won’t find elsewhere.

Since the acquisition of Integra Associates Ltd in 2021, Arribatec has been able to add decades of experience within the UK to the team, working with clients across a wide range of industry sectors including professional services, universities, financial services, local government, central government and manufacturing. As well as providing services within the UK, we have also supported our clients in Europe, the Middle-East, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Arribatec provides strategic and operational services including:

• business process analysis and re-engineering;
• product selection and implementation;
• upgrade and improvement projects;
• programme and project management;
• system integration;
• software design and development;
• installation and technical services;
• data cleansing and migration;
• training programme management and execution;
• outsourced and hosted services.

We also provide a range of software, including applications developed by ourselves and by selected partners, many of which are complementary to the Unit4 ERP system.

Our approach is to provide continuity of expertise, and a ‘joined-up’ service to deliver efficiencies and strategic development and support of your Unit4 ERP system. Our way of combining people, processes and systems is unique in the market. Our competitive advantage is direct access to expertise and solutions that provide real and long lasting business value.

Arribatec has gained one new customer per week on average since its establishment and supplies services to 1100+ private and public enterprises in 30 countries. As a result, Arribatec Group has become one of the Nordic region’s fastest-growing IT suppliers and is now listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.Our customer relationships are based on deliveries of high quality over several years, and Arribatec's values.

The deadline for applying is the 11th of July. Applicants will be considered continuously.

All CVs and applications must be in English.

If you have any questions about the position, don’t hesitate to reach out.