Functional Analyst III (Blue Yonder CMFP / Enterprise Planning)
Overview
As a Functional Analyst III, you will play a critical role in ensuring that business requirements are translated into effective, scalable, and cost-efficient technology solutions. You will act as the functional expert for Blue Yonder Cognitive Merchandise Financial Planning (CMFP) / Enterprise Planning solutions, partnering closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Developers, Architects, and business stakeholders.
Requirements
- 3-year IT qualification
- Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, or similar qualification
- MS SQL Fundamentals certification
- 6+ years' experience as a Senior Functional Analyst or in a similar role
- Proven experience in functional analysis, configuration, solution design, and user acceptance testing
- Software testing experience
- IT support and operations knowledge
- Experience within Retail and/or Financial Services environments
- Vendor management experience
- Working knowledge of project management principles
- Strong experience with Blue Yonder Cognitive Merchandise Financial Planning (CMFP) / Enterprise Planning
Responsibilities
- Analyse complex business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and fit-for-purpose solution designs
- Lead and perform gap analyses to identify business needs, system improvements, and optimisation opportunities
- Configure and customise Blue Yonder CMFP / Enterprise Planning solutions to meet business requirements
- Lead development and configuration initiatives within delivery teams
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Functional Analysts I & II
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Developers, Architects, and key stakeholders to deliver business-critical solutions
- Facilitate solution design workshops and obtain stakeholder alignment and sign-off on proposed solutions
- Coordinate and support systems integration activities, data conversion requirements, and reporting solutions
- Estimate effort, prioritise workloads, manage dependencies, and support project planning activities
- Lead and oversee testing activities, including test planning, script preparation, execution, defect management, and quality assurance
- Support and manage post-implementation activities, including go-live support and issue resolution
- Troubleshoot system issues and drive the effective management and resolution of incidents and defects
- Monitor system performance and business processes following implementation, recommending improvements where necessary
- Drive delivery in alignment with Agile practices and participate in Scrum ceremonies
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