Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Analyst

Job Introduction

Job Description for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Analyst:

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. 

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

The ERP Systems Analyst will support the ERP Systems Lead in the day-to-day management of Business World ERP (Unit4) system. They will analyse business change requests, implement the required configuration changes, updates and provide troubleshooting and problem management for the platform.

NNL is planning to embark journey on upgrading to a cloud-based ERP system and you will play an important role in its success. It’s a unique opportunity to work, learn and grow with a growing IT team, manage, and support the ERP solutions, enabling NNL to pursue IT modernisation agenda.

Role Responsibility

Main Description for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Analyst:

• Accountable for understanding the business requirements, ERP system components and functionalities.
• Support the management of ERP lifecycle, upgrades, or configuration changes in line with good industry practice and NNL governance processes.
• Contribute to the development, configuration, optimisation and automation of processes. 
• Contribute to the appropriate steering groups and CAB for ERP.
• Undertake the appropriate developments, test, and QA for changes in ERP. 
• Work with the ERP System Lead and other Architects in maintaining the applications roadmaps and lifecycle.
• Support the creation of Service Transition documents required for ERP changes and upgrades.
• Support the Service Delivery function in supporting end users and troubleshooting problems. 
• Handle escalations from the IT Service Delivery function.
• Provide support for other applications as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Analyst:

• Have a good understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and knowledge of some functional modules - Demonstrable track record and experience in an ERP application support role.
• Demonstrable experience of similar position/role or working within established IT department.
• Ability to understand and influence were applicable key stakeholders.
• Produce quality documentation and visual design skills (such as high-level designs).
• Able to work in an agile way: role will require a combination of business analysis, technical understanding and communication skills.
• Experienced in the development, configuration, optimisation and automation within ERP.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems that may arise.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Analyst:

• Experience of Business World ERP (Unit4) system and its various functionality, including data structure.
• Demonstrable experience in information technology sector.
• Experience in the provision of IT end-user training.
• Articulate, clear, and concise communicator, with good presentation skills.
• Able to grasp new technical concept quickly, learn it, adjust with changing requirements and work in agile manner independently.
• Some understanding of SDLC’s and an understanding of when to apply each.
• Experience of working with third-party suppliers and partners.
• Experience of working in accredited / regulated environments and required documentation, with knowledge of balancing business benefit with technology risk.
• Experience of working with ERP cloud migrations and have a good understanding of cloud technologies. 
• SQL development and reporting experience.

About the Company

Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.

Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.

Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.

We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

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