System Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen with our client, an international market leading manufacturing company, for a hands-on Systems Analyst to join the team in Oldham area. LOCATION: Base: Oldham, Greater Manchester SUMMARY: You are empowered to be hands on to create and improve in a communicative environment. We spend less time on paperwork and meetings. Instead, you work with users, programmers, and key process owners daily in all business areas (accounting, administration, manufacturing, sales & marketing etc.) to learn and troubleshoot reported process and system related issues. This may involve training, resolving and escalating the issue according to its importance and scope. Assist with project preparation, implementation, and measurement. Always take the extra mile to uncover areas for continuous improvements towards virtualization and automation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: Test software releases for user acceptance Troubleshoot software & process from reported issues for immediate solution Write up technical issues/new development for programming Function as a liaison between IT and the business. Continuous discovering and learning of new business tools Working alongside international side of the business IDEAL CANDIDATE - Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Credentials: Entry level T-SQL Experience with Business Intelligence tools Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent prioritizing & multi-tasking skills Ability to work within a team Positive attitude and demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills Ability to track and follow up on myriad details A minimum of 2 years of Systems Analyst / Business Analyst / QA Analyst experience Degree in Business Analysis or equivalent (desirable but not essential) WORK HOURS: This role is on a permanent basis and full-time office based in Oldham area. General office hours, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with on-call rotation, plus occasional overtime. Working from the office around 4 days per week and remotely around 1 day per week. PACKAGE: Competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on depth of experience) Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pension Holidays Please apply within or contact Ash from Greystone Consulting Group to discuss further. Telephone: 02921 880 588 Email: ashgreystone-consulting.co.uk