ERP Development and Reporting Consultant

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

The ERP Platform team, part of Platforms and Delivery Division is responsible for managing and maintaining SJP’s Unit4 ERP system, deployed in a SaaS model, ensuring the smooth operation of system processes, automations, and interfaces, as well as handling Unit4 upgrades, governance, and compliance activities. Its primary focus is delivering a backlog of continuous improvement enhancements and critical changes, while also collaborating with Unit4 partners and third parties on larger-scale initiatives involving the ERP system, covering design, build, and testing activities.

The ERP Development and Reporting Consultant is pivotal in shaping and optimising our Unit4 ERP environment. Acting as a subject matter expert for core modules, you will provide advanced reporting expertise across tools such as Report Engine, Info Browsers, dashboards, and workspaces. You will also lead on technical elements including SQL-based reporting, workflow customisation, AG16s, IntellAgent automations, data loads, and Extension Kit solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Configuring and designing solutions across multiple Unit4 ERP modules
• Promoting best practice within the team using our service delivery system to supplement our internal change management process

Managing internal and external stakeholders including Unit4, Unit4 partners, and heads of business departments. Include reporting updates and prioritisation of actions feeding into project plans

Resource planning and management of internal and external development resources across multiple programmes

Leading and assisting report development and larger scale Request for Change (RFCs)

Supporting of the change management process for RFCs and project developments following agreed project lifecycle/change management methodology

Engaging with the ERP Management team to communicate risks, issues and priorities

Interpreting requirements and challenging business rationale where appropriate

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Unit 4 subject matter expert who can demonstrate a proven track record across a diverse range of ERP change requests and projects.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of designing and implementing complex solutions using the Unit4 ERP product and delivering business and systems consultancy.
• Ability to design and implement advanced solutions across a broad range of Unit4 ERP modules. With particular focus on Financials, Logistics and Common.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with experience of managing stakeholder relationships across different levels.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of Unit4 reporting tools and data structures including Report Engine, Info browsers, dashboards and workspaces.
• Proficiency in the use of SQL in reporting, alerting and automation.
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Good familiarity with UNIT4 API and automation techniques
• Familiarity with Unit4 public APIs and Extension Kit.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Some business travel may be necessary
  
  

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
  
  

Reasonable Adjustments We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.

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