Business Analyst (IT)

The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.

We are part of the Snowfox Group which includes the YO!, Taiko and Bento brands – we operate more than 1500 kiosks, 60 wholly owned restaurants, our grab and go sushi is available in over 3,700 locations and we have 50 major retail partners.

Our key markets are the USA, Canada and the UK with additional geographic presence in Europe and Australia. Our brands are:

Snowfox - the franchisor of over 1,000 full-service sushi kiosks in 25 states throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii and Alaska

Bento - founded in 1996 in Canada and provides quality grab & go sushi and hot Asian food in over 900 locations, including supermarkets

YO! - the first to bring the ‘kaiten’ conveyor belt to the UK in 1997. Today, YO! is the UK's #1 Sushi brand with over 50 restaurants, over 170 sushi kiosks and a popular YO! To Go range

Taiko - founded in 1997, Taiko was the first sushi manufacturer for UK supermarkets and has evolved into a highly innovative manufacturer of sushi, bentos and snacks in the UK  

 

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst (IT) with a strong data analysis, data migration and a background to support a complex global change programme. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in problem solving, business analysis, data migration, testing, and data analysis, ensuring the smooth implementation of strategic initiatives.

Experience in working with Microsoft Business Central ERP would be beneficial, as would a background of working with Finance Data (AP, AR, Purchasing, etc).

The ability to adapt and embrace opportunities to help solve problems and form solutions is key to the role, as subsequent change programme activity will help to build the business analysis discipline within the organisation. We’re looking for a hands on B.A. who is able to identify an area that requires analysis and work with stakeholders and partners to find solutions that are both tactical and strategic and present findings and outcomes to stakeholders and peers.

Key Accountabilities:

- Governance: Ensure compliance with governance requirements and internal policies. Develop and maintain governance frameworks to support the change programme.

- Business Data Migration from legacy systems to cloud based ERP.

- Testing: Develop test plans, test cases, test data and execute testing activities. Ensure that all changes are thoroughly tested and meet quality standards through to defect triage, bug tracking and supporting during hypercare.

- Data Analysis: Perform data analysis to support decision-making processes. Provide insights and recommendations based on data findings.

 

Base Skills:

- Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within a financial accounting context.

- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Experience with data analysis tools and techniques.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with global change programmes.

- Knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

- Proficiency in project management methodologies.

The Snowfox Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

We're proud to offer:

• Fantastic hybrid working environment working Mon- Thurs on site and generally Fridays from home.
• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 50 major retail partners
• 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

• Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together

Ready to Roll?

Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...