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Job Vacancy Details
Business Analyst/Project Manager
Financial Services
London
Permanent
Updated June 13, 2008
As a global organisation, our client needs commercial business and accounting systems that are effective and efficient. Part of the IT strategy is to implement a front to back office accounting system and stock management software which involves enhancing existing systems in the UK and providing system implementation overseas. This requires a talented Business Analyst/Project Manager to ease the process, engage business units and ensure effective uptake by training end users.
Responsibilities
• Coordination of system enhancements from assessment and specification of new business requirements to implementation
• Project management of the business system implementation in the overseas operations
• Provision of follow up support and training post implementation
• Liaison with in house IT department, external programmers, commercial & accounting managers and end users
• Problem solving and establishing solutions
Who we're looking for
You are a graduate with an enthusiastic, pro-active approach to managing projects and a proven track record in delivering value back to the business through successful systems implementation using your business analysis/project management skills. You communicate at all levels within the business and have the technical understanding needed to deliver technology solutions to business problems.
Required skills:
• Demonstrable diplomatic skills with the ability to deliver results and influence decision-makers
• Professional, methodical, hands-on and structured approach
• Experience of managing major systems projects to successful delivery
• Ability to understand the interaction between business needs and current technology including system design concepts
• Experience of working with international teams and the associated cultural working differences
• Good understanding of accountancy and trading
• Willingness to travel (2-3 times per year)
About our client
Our client is a global supplier of Foods, Feeds, Bio-energy and Services, with more than 4300 employees worldwide in over 70 countries, and a track record of over 220 years of success. They are involved in sourcing, refining, product preparation, warehousing, handling, shipping, distribution and marketing of sugar, molasses, animal feed, edible oils, coffee and cocoa to multinational and industrial users. The Group has a proprietary trading business and teams of experts in research, brokerage and risk management. In each of their major businesses today, they are within the top two or three in the world.
What's on offer
50k-60k + benefits + annual bonus linked to performance
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7269 2441.
Job Ref: 12936209
Your application will be sent to Nick Finlay.
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