Business Information Systems Manager

Business Information Systems Manager
 
The Role:
To take ownership of the Group’s ERP systems including implementation, maintenance, and enhancement.  
 
Key Responsibilities:

Manage the financial ERP systems including:

Maintenance of user access, system master files and options.
Pro-actively contribute to the continuous improvement of technology/business processes through identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes.
Conduct market research to outline new system solutions that will improve current and future business capability.
Ensure users get the maximum benefit from the system and the systems deliver to their full potential.
Review and maintain the various data interfaces with ERP systems to ensure the integrity of data both to and from the systems.
Supervise first-line support and ensure new and existing users have the required knowledge to effectively use each system.
Support system users including providing training, problem solving, and data fixes.
Manage relationships with software providers including logging and tracking of support calls and service level performance.
Development and expansion of each system per business requirements.
Maintenance of links to associated software packages.
Identify new systems or additional functionality in the marketplace.
Roll out enhancements to existing ERP systems.
Manage the integration of business systems of newly acquired businesses.
Ensure first-line support for the system is effective, increasing the knowledge of the system to enable higher support levels

Maintenance of some separate self-developed database/spreadsheet functions.
Budgetary control of the income generated from each of the users into the central IT budget.

Key Relationships:

Finance Teams
System providers
Chief Financial Officer
Super Users
Head of IT

 
 
 
Person Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:
 
Essential

Clear analytical thinking with the ability to identify and manage risks
Professional judgement to balance commercial and compliance risks to achieve positive outcomes.
Good communication skills
Team player and builds excellent relationships across the business
Financial appreciation/understanding
Demonstrable knowledge of business systems and their functionality
Excellent organisational skills
Passionate about business improvement
Construction, plant hire and building materials background would be advantageous