Find your next tech and IT Job or contract Functional / Business Consultant (E-commerce, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, BPM, Procurement...) in Reading

The functional consultant supervises and participates in the implementation of applications. Their mission: analyze the functional needs of a company (or group of users) and propose suitable solutions. The functional consultant also participates in configuring applications to reduce functional gaps between the application and the client's business (purchasing, supply chain, finance, production, HR).

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Cyber Security Consultant (DV Security Clearance)

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Reading, England, United Kingdom

Trusted to think critically If you’re ahead of the game on cyber security, systems and operations risk, we can secure your career ambitions. Our Cyber Security Consultants are trusted to work closely on a wide range of exciting projects with real-world purpose, impacting clients from all sectors, as part of one of the largest cyber consultancies in the UK. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance. This position requires you to work on client site in Basingstoke 5 days per week.

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Technical IT Manager

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£60k-80k
Reading, England, United Kingdom

Technical IT Manager Our Client a financial institution with offices in Reading, are looking to recruit an IT Manager to manage the infrastructure and technology for the company. You must be hands-on and have at least 7 to 10 years proven track record. The following are a list of functions for this position: Monitoring and management of the relationship with the managed service provider, including performance against SLAs, charges for non-standard items, complaints, changes to service System changes (software upgrades, introduction of new systems Non-standard requests (new software requests, different/more powerful laptops, etc) Acquisitions of businesses - guidance on how to absorb people and systems Security system monitoring - interpreting and managing output from the SOC (security operations centre) Software licensing (Microsoft, Mimecast, other systems (time recording, billing, marketing, etc) Change management (internal authorisation for significant system changes) Assistance to senior management in relation to IT issues (for example, integration with a new time/billing system) Response to technological change (e.g. major updates to Microsoft software, introduction of AI-based systems) Accreditation for security certificates (Cyber Essentials Plus, possibly ISO 27001) Assistance with AAF and other audits Management of joiner/leaver process Business continuity plan & disaster recovery This is a hybrid position with 2 to 3 days in the office at the offices in Reading. The salary for this position is circa £60K to £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Frequently asked questions about working as a Functional / Business Consultant (E-commerce, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, BPM, Procurement...)

What is the role of a Functional / Business Consultant (E-commerce, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, BPM, Procurement...)

The Functional Consultant is an intermediary between the business sector and technical field. They are tasked with finding improvement solutions regarding the architecture and all applications of a company's information systems.

How much does a Functional / Business Consultant (E-commerce, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, BPM, Procurement...) charge

For a freelance functional consultant, their daily rate is between £450 and £650. The average annual salary for a functional consultant is £50K.

What is the definition of a Functional / Business Consultant (E-commerce, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, BPM, Procurement...)

A functional consultant is assigned to be the link between the technical team (developer for example) and the services (production, marketing, finance). Their role is to significantly improve a company's performance according to its objectives, core business activities and sector through technological development or complete modernization. They provide advice, guidance and monitoring throughout the project thanks to their detailed analysis. They provide an overview of the company's activity. They may be required to redesign business processes for better coherence. Responding to calls for tenders can be one of the consultant's functions. Thanks to their analysis, the company's needs are precisely identified in order to provide tailored solutions and choose the best possible tools.

What type of mission can a Functional / Business Consultant (E-commerce, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, BPM, Procurement...) handle

The functional consultant has several missions: - Define client needs and write functional specifications - Work closely with the development team - Find a suitable solution for the client - Lead project meetings and write reports - Ensure tool maintenance - Assist clients during project development

What are the main skills of a Functional / Business Consultant (E-commerce, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, BPM, Procurement...)

A functional consultant has several essential job skills: - Knowing how to manage projects from A to Z - Understanding business processes - Mastering English and computer language, market ERPs - Having good sector knowledge (banking, insurance, media...) and functional expertise (logistics, finance...)

What is the ideal profile for a Functional / Business Consultant (E-commerce, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, BPM, Procurement...)

Pedagogy, availability and strong responsiveness are the most important characteristics of a functional consultant's profile. They must also be rigorous, organized and curious. They must be able to guide in a clear and precise manner. Their interpersonal skills and listening ability are very important particularities. In order to successfully unite users with the chosen tools, they must have self-confidence to convince without difficulties. Their adaptability and analytical skills must be sharp.
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