Assistant Business Information Analyst

Job Description

Assistant Business Information Analyst (Maternity cover, temporary, minimum 12 month contract)Location: CoventrySector: Packaging DistributionPackage: Basic salary £23,000 - £25,000 plus bonus& other excellent PLC company benefits The Company We, the UKs largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Information Analyst to join our team based in Coventry to help cover maternity leave. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions dignityin the workplace. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service and our central IT department prides itself on providing first class support to the wider group business.The Assistant Business Information Analyst role We are currently recruiting a Business Information Analyst to join our busy IT department, working with Head Office Functions, Logistics Director and Regional Business Managers. This role is suitable for an individual who wishes to kick-start their career ina well-driven IT environment. The particular focus of this role is Logistics so an interest in this business area would be preferable. Assistant Business Information Analyst Key Duties:

• Produce monthly reporting packs in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide analytical and interpretive support to the business as required. In order to support effective commercial decision-making
• Work closely with management to understand business processes and data, and structure appropriate and accurate analyses.
• Work closely with the Central Logistics team to provide Paragon Scheduling 2nd line support
• Maintain a high-level of accuracy and timeliness while managing multiple requests with varying complexities and due dates
• Develop an internal customer relationship with other business areas
• Provide technical support in line with business driven SLAs
• Data and asset Management
• Maintaining and reviewing the call-log database

Do you have the correct profile

• A level or equivalent in Information Technology or a Business, Computing or Mathematical Discipline
• Intermediate statistical analysis, quantitative, data analysis, and analytical thinking skills required
• Strong ability to prioritise across various tasks, manage changes in daily workload, and operate under several simultaneous deadlines.
• Strong Analytical skills
• Excellent customer-service skills, both verbally and written with the ability to communicate to people across all levels in the business

Desirable (But not essential, training will be given)

• Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013 including VB skills in Excel
• QlikView
• SQL 2012, 2014
• Paragon Routing & Scheduling System

As this is a maternity cover scenario, we are asking that applicants are prepared to commit to the contract for a minimum of 12 months.Our BenefitsWe provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking at many of our site locations
• Range of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying roles
• Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
• Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
• Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
• Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
• Tax free childcare (TFC) scheme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Long service awards (5-40 years)
• Charitable giving options
• Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
• O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
• Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)
• Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employees potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement.

How to apply/next stepsThis is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting the successful candidate to commence with us ASAP. Please note that Macfarlane Group supports hybrid working wherepossible and we often conduct our first stage interviews via video. To make an application please simply click apply ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant.All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you havent heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, pleaseassume your application has been unsuccessful.NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

Keyskills :
QlikViewSQL 2012Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013Information tecnologyVB skills in Excel