Role Overview

This role supports a major IFS Cloud transformation programme within a complex, multi-entity organisation. The IFS Business Analyst will work across business and IT teams to enable digital transformation, improve operational efficiency, and embed structured governance and best-practice processes.

This position requires strong stakeholder engagement, structured planning, and clear communication to ensure effective prioritisation and successful delivery across multiple initiatives.

IFS Cloud Delivery

Platform Transition & Requirements

• Lead requirements gathering, documentation, and validation for the transition from IFS Applications 10 to IFS Cloud

• Map and update business processes to ensure Cloud readiness

• Act as the key bridge between business users and technical teams to minimise disruption and maintain strategic alignment

Delivery Oversight

• Prioritise IFS Cloud initiatives as the primary programme focus

• Support configuration reviews, gap analysis, and process testing to ensure successful deployment

 

Process Management & Optimisation

Application Support & Knowledge Management

• Develop and maintain enhanced support documentation

• Build a structured knowledge base to ensure consistent and efficient issue resolution

Training & Adoption

• Create and improve training materials and structured training programmes

• Support delivery of business-wide system training to improve adoption and effective usage

IFS Cloud Process Design

• Review, document, and standardise processes within IFS Cloud

• Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency

• Lead cross-team process analysis and workflow redesign

CRIMS (Configurations & Modifications in IFS)

• Refine and maintain the CRIMS specification process

• Review submitted CRIMS requests for feasibility, impact, and priority

• Ensure alignment with business objectives and the wider programme roadmap

 

Digital Transformation & System Strategy

• Define short- and long-term objectives for IFS Cloud adoption

• Identify system enhancement opportunities and propose future-state solutions

• Benchmark IFS usage against industry best practices

• Feed insights from successful implementations into the long-term roadmap

 

Development Governance & Prioritisation

• Establish structured review and approval processes for IT requirements

• Create templates, workflows, and prioritisation frameworks

• Ensure all developments align with business objectives and compliance standards

• Facilitate stakeholder validation and transparent communication of priorities

 

Support & Documentation

• Map business processes to support new developments and continuous improvement

• Ensure user documentation and training materials remain current

• Support 2nd & 3rd line application support teams with escalated issues

 

IFS Experience 

Experience with IFS modules including:

• Finance

• Procurement

• Subcontract

• Projects

• Expenses

Why This Opportunity

• Key role in a large-scale IFS Cloud transformation

• Opportunity to shape governance, process design, and long-term system strategy

• Work within a purpose-driven organisation focused on sustainability and quality

• High visibility role supporting a complex, enterprise IFS environment

 

GoLive Recruitment is a trusted supplier of permanent, contract, and interim recruitment services, specialising exclusively in the IFS ERP ecosystem. This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.