Systems Analyst Graduate Trainee 2022

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Join our systems transformation programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Systems Analyst Graduate Trainee to join a large-scale business transformation programme delivering some of the world’s leading systems and business processes. The role consists of both functional and technical activities, where you will gain exposure to a dynamic business environment and learn business processes while gaining hands-on expertise in Microsoft or Ceridian systems

The role will offer flexible working patterns but will require good access for frequent meetings on a weekly basis for at least 2 days in our offices in High Wycombe.

A quick look at the role.

The Systems Analyst Graduate Trainee will be supporting the team in designing, testing, and delivering enterprise systems in one or more of the following areas:

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning (e.g., Finance and Operations, Customer Relationship Management)
• Ceridian Dayforce (Human Resources, Payroll, Time and Attendance).

Your development will be accelerated in the first twelve months as you join our graduate trainee development programme

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Learning the business processes being implemented within each workstream and become a system expert to provide support and advice.
• Providing system support to the programme workstreams in various areas such as writing specifications, system testing, system training and data migration.
• Assisting in the design and review of specifications for interfaces, system enhancements, security roles and reports.
• Learning the functional and technical components of the relevant systems applications.
• Assisting in the identification of test scenarios to validate business processes and outcomes.
• Writing test scripts and conducting testing of the system according to the test scenarios and scripts.
• Assisting in data mapping and reconciliation activities.
• Assisting in the writing of technical documents & specifications as necessary.
• Liaising with the wider business to resolve system and data issues.
• Assisting in the creation of end-user training material (e.g., scripts, presentations, e-learning, etc.).
• Conducting training sessions with the end-users as necessary.

Requirements

Here’s what we require

The ideal candidate will have a university degree or equivalent with a strong numerate focus such as science, information technology, mathematics, engineering, accountancy, economics, finance, or business. Any experience in coding, or in the design, development and testing of IT solutions is advantageous but not essential and therefore don’t let this stop you from applying.

We are also looking for the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Analytical and able to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions.
• Able to work independently, prioritise and manage workloads under time pressures
• Inquisitive
• Resilient
• Articulate
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of people using customer-facing skills such as listening and empathy
• Highly organised with a high level of attention to detail
• Proactive work ethic with ability to manage own workload and timelines
• Analytical and able to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with colleagues, customers or stakeholders is advantageous but not essential

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• An accelerated 12-month development programme that runs parallel with your permanent IT job
• Huge potential for rapid career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Medical and dental scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme

Dedicated to diversity.

At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.