IFS/ERP Analyst
IFS is one of the top names in enterprise resource planning software, and its solutions are being adopted by a diverse range of companies worldwide. Such is its popularity and power, there’s an ongoing need for ERP business analysts who have expertise specifically using IFS solutions.
In general, the task can either be to identify needs within a company where ERP can help, or to analyse the data once departments have started using the solutions to find new efficiencies and profitability opportunities, although it’s often both. You might also be a consultant for the directors, to help them with their decision-making using an evidence-based approach from the ERP data you have at your disposal.
Overall, an IFS ERP analyst is there to help the company use this powerful software for its benefit, so the roles can be very different depending on the structures and sizes of the companies using it. That can be through choosing integrations, recommending new actions or overseeing the way data is gathered, measured and interpreted across an organisation.
The skills required
If a company is specifically asking for expertise in IFS software for their ERP analyst role, it’s likely that they are looking for someone with advanced aptitude in the solutions, not a generic EPR skillset. Sometimes, however, the specific solution will only be divulged to inform potential candidates of the system they will be working with, and more generalised ERP analytic experience will be sought.
Because a good deal of this job will be analysing and interpreting data, then preparing and reporting findings and opinions on the business’s performance and projections, you will need to be methodical and an excellent presenter of facts, statistics, recommendations and opinions.
IFS/ERP Analyst Jobs in Peterborough
Situated in the east of England, around 75 miles north of London, Peterborough is a cathedral city on the River Nene. As a centre of new business, the region has seen a significant amount of growth and it's a good choice for those seeking IFS/ERP Analyst roles.
For much of Peterborough's history it led a quiet existence as a market town. When the abbey was re-classified as a cathedral in 1541, Peterborough became a city and started to expand.
The start of the Industrial Revolution, as well as the arrival of the railway, further boosted Peterborough's economy and by the mid-19th century, products like ironwork, bricks and elastic webbing were manufactured here.
A corn exchange was founded in 1860 and a beet sugar factory opened in 1926 - British Sugar maintains its headquarters in nearby Woodston, although production has moved to other locations.
In 1932, Perkins Engines was established to manufacture diesel engines and a variety of other industrial machinery companies also called the area home. Today, businesses in the manufacturing sector include Baker Perkins, Indesit and Peter Brotherhood.
The financial sector is also a thriving part of the local economy, with organisations like Norwich & Peterborough Building Society, BNP Paribas, Barclays Personal Investment Management, Diligenta, BGL and Churchill Insurance all having offices in Peterborough.
What's more, Peterborough is a hub for environmental industry and innovation, with companies like Natural England and the Environment Agency being based here.
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IFS ERP business analyst positions
If you’re at a company that’s looking for an ERP analyst for your IFS system, there’s a good chance Cast UK will be able to find you the perfect candidate – and we might even have them on our books already. Because we specialise in a narrow range of sectors and disciplines, we understand the roles and responsibilities demanded of recruits, and talented people know exactly who to turn to to find the roles for them. Call us on 0333 121 3345 – we might have the perfect person right now.
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