Business Systems Analyst

Lactalis Ltd.; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy company in Redhill is seeking a Business Change & Development Analyst for a hybrid role. You will design and deliver improvements to systems and processes, primarily using SQL and scripting languages like Python. The successful candidate will work with multiple teams to identify inefficiencies and develop scalable solutions. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively. Experience with data engineering and reporting tools like Tableau is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a technical role or relevant projects.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and data flows.
• Ability to create complex SQL queries for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop technical solutions using SQL and scripting.
• Maintain documentation for systems and processes.

Skills

SQL skills

Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant education or apprenticeship

Tools

Tableau

Version control systems (Git)

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Redhill, Surrey. Hybrid working, 2 days working from home per week

Summary: The Business Change & Development Analyst is a hybrid technical and business-facing role responsible for designing, developing, and delivering improvements to systems, processes, and data flows across Lactalis UK. The role exists to modernise the way the business works through smart development, integration, automation, and effective change delivery.

Reporting Line: Business Support Manager

Direct Reports: None

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Work with business teams to understand processes, requirements, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to business change initiatives by gathering requirements, mapping processes, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing solutions.
• Challenge existing practices and champion攻modern, scalable approaches that improve efficiency and data quality.<ㅡ
• Develop small-to-medium technical solutions using SQL, scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell), and automation/integration tools.
• Build and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and data models to support both project work and reporting needs.
• Work with APIs, SFTP, and integration patterns to build and support systems interfaces.
• Support reporting needs by preparing SQL-driven datasets and maintaining/modifying BI dashboards (e.g., Tableau) as required.
• Apply data engineering fundamentals when designing transformations, pipelines, and data structures.
• Contribute to solution design and system understanding, including ERP-related processes and application integrations.
• Create and maintain technical and architectural documentation, including knowledge articles for support handover.
• Adopt and promote best-practice development processes such as version control, testing, and peer review.
• Own tasks within wider projects and lead small workstreams or standalone pieces of development work when appropriate.
• Collaborate closelyhouder with colleagues across IT, Operations, Finance, Logistics, and wider Groupe teams
• Occasional weekend work and bank holiday work which is covered across the team on a rota basis
• Demonstrable development background — either through professional experience or strong personal project portfolio.
• Strong SQL skills, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performing optimisation.
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• Understanding of core integration concepts (REST APIs, JSON, SFTP, data flows).
• Awareness of data engineering principles (ETL, modelling, pipelines).
• Experience supporting BI/reporting requirements using SQL and tools such as Tableau.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and structured development practices.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative when appropriate.
• Qualified by experience, apprenticeship, or relevant education — no specific degree required.
• Comfortable working in legacy environments with a view to modernise.
• Experienceazzjonijietmitīgi SSIS, automation/orchestration tools, or process automation.
• Awareness of EDI concepts void no deep specialist knowledge required.
• Experience working with ERP systems or large business applications.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts or software delivery pipelines.

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