Role Summary

Woodside Logistics Group have an opening for a Business Analyst at our headquarters in Ballynure, Co. Antrim. We are a group comprising 5 individual companies operating in different parts of the transport and logistics industry. We operate throughout the UK and Ireland every day, and across the group we employ 500 people at our various sites. In recent years, the volume of data being generated by our systems, vehicles and mobile devices has significantly increased. We are looking for an individual who is comfortable handling large amounts of data, and has a passion for solving problems and finding new ways to see a situation. In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of the transport industry, and help to develop our approach to analysing and measuring our business. As a Business Analyst, you will bridge the gap between Operations, IT and Finance. The ideal candidate will be able to work with each of these functions, and understand the interactions between them. Practical experience of Microsoft Excel and an ability to interpret large volumes of data is essential. Prior experience in the transport industry is not necessary. We value having employees from a diverse range of backgrounds who share a common goal of delivering success and improving service levels. Opportunities for training and development will be provided. The role is ideally suited to a highly motivated graduate who is keen to establish a career with an industry leading company.

Role Description

Duties and responsibilities

Oversee and distribute weekly reporting for each company.

Support operational management by creating appropriate reporting to aid decision making.

Interpret and present key data to senior management.

Assist in pricing decisions when bidding for new opportunities.

Liaise with support function departments such as Finance, Payroll, HR, IT, H&S, Workshop to ensure that their reporting requirements are met.

Essential Criteria

Essential criteria:

A high degree of proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Desirable criteria:

A third level education. Qualifications in Accountancy, Finance, Economics or IT would be advantageous.

An understanding of SQL

Please note the company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.