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The IFS Application Lead ensures that the IFS application effectively supports business operations by providing functional leadership for a defined area of the Group Information Technology function. The role shapes and influences local strategy for how the application is used and developed, leads or guides professional support roles, and delivers senior level expertise on complex, high impact work to keep the application aligned to organisational needs, along with being reliable, and being continuously improved.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure the effective performance, stability, and optimisation of the IFS application so that it reliably supports business operations and meets operational and compliance expectations
Lead functional solution design and drive continuous improvement by shaping system solutions that meet business needs and deliver measurable value
Oversee implementation, upgrades, and lifecycle management of IFS capabilities, ensuring changes are delivered effectively with minimal disruption and strong user adoption
Provide leadership and direction to professional support roles, ensuring consistent standards, effective prioritisation, and high quality support across the IFS landscape
Strengthen user capability and promote best practice use of IFS through clear communication, training, documentation, and ongoing engagement
Safeguard governance, compliance, and change control by ensuring all IFS related activities adhere to internal controls, audit requirements, and data governance standards
Influence local functional strategy and cross functional alignment by advising leaders on system capabilities, risks, and opportunities that support operational goals and business growth
Requirements:
Strong understanding of IFS functionality, configuration, and process design across key modules such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Service Management, or Projects
Ability to analyse business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and shape system solutions aligned with operational and strategic goals
Experience leading workshops, engaging stakeholders, and influencing decisions across functional boundaries
Capability to guide or oversee system implementations, enhancements, integrations, and upgrades within structured governance and change control frameworks
Skilled in supporting ERP operational health, including user administration, data quality, system performance, and issue resolution
Proficiency in IFS configuration tools such as workflows, custom fields, lobbies, events, permissions, and dashboards
Familiarity with IFS Cloud and reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, Business Reporter, and Lobby Reports
Strong communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into clear business language and support user capability development
Analytical and problem-solving strengths, with the ability to manage complexity and prioritise effectively
Ability to lead, coach, or influence professional support roles, fostering continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery
What we offer:
Competitive benefits tailored to the division
Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation
A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions
Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability