Functional Analyst

CounterFort is the driving force behind all ICT solutions for Cortina, an international and ambitious family-owned company that has been active in the clothing and footwear industry for generations. Cortina develops private label and licensed footwear and manages its own brands: Patrick, Safety Jogger, and SJ.

At CounterFort, you’ll work in an environment where diverse and in-depth ICT expertise is shared and strengthened daily. We approach our projects with an agile mindset and a strong focus on return on investment (ROI). To strengthen our team and ensure CounterFort’s future readiness, we are now looking for a Functional Analyst.

Are you skilled at analyzing processes? Do you enjoy improving workflows? Are you someone who wants to get to the bottom of things? If so, join our dynamic team today

**Job description**:

- You will build and maintain strong relationships with various departments within the company, ensuring you stay informed about their needs and requirements concerning business processes, work methods, and IT systems.
- You will analyze and study existing business processes and their corresponding information flow to accurately interpret them.
- You will develop a functional analysis based on the gathered information to form the foundation for technical analyses.
- You will consult with the relevant end-users and, using your expertise, propose the best solutions to optimize processes.
- You will explain the functional analyses (Stories) to the developers and follow up on these developments through to the GO-Live stage.
- You will provide end-users with the necessary documentation to help them adapt to the new solution.
- You will also offer training for end-users when needed.
- Throughout the implementation, you will maintain an advisory and supportive role.

In summary, you’ll continuously face new challenges, where you’ll have the freedom and responsibility to develop the best solutions.

**Who are you?**:

- You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- You have experience with functional analysis (system and/or process) and business processes (accounting, logistics, sales).
- You have a strong interest in business processes.
- You can distinguish details from the essence, allowing you to quickly identify real bottlenecks and opportunities.
- You are proficient with data tools and can query databases or have a strong interest in this area. Knowledge of PowerBI, SQL, and IBM Series (AS/400) is a plus.
- In this role, you will have intensive contact with internal colleagues and external partners. You can work well with different personality types, and you are discreet, respectful, and skilled at building professional relationships.
- You are strong in planning and organizing.
- You are involved, assertive, and persuasive. you can give presentations and steer meetings and working groups in the right direction.
- Our company is constantly evolving. You adapt well to changing circumstances and find it a challenge to always find the right solution.
- You communicate fluently in both Dutch and English.

**What do we offer in return?**:

- A varied project in an innovative team that challenges and improves itself daily.
- A dynamic and international workplace where entrepreneurship makes the difference.
- A job in your own region, but with a global impact.
- An open company culture with short communication lines and room for initiative.
- Personal development through training programs of your choice.
- A competitive salary with a wide range of fringe benefits.
- A 40-hour workweek with 12 extra ADV days.

CounterFort is de drijvende kracht achter alle ICT-oplossingen voor Cortina, een internationaal en ambitieus familiebedrijf dat al generaties lang actief is in de kleding
- en schoenenindustrie. Cortina ontwikkelt private label en licentieschoenen en heeft daarnaast haar eigen merken: Patrick, Safety Jogger en SJ.

Bij CounterFort werk je in een omgeving waar diverse en diepgaande ICT-expertise dagelijks gedeeld en versterkt wordt. Onze projecten benaderen we met een agile mindset en een sterke focus op return on investment (ROI). Om ons team te versterken en CounterFort toekomstbestendig te maken, zijn we nu op zoek naar een functioneel analist.

Ben je een kei in het analyseren van processen? Hou je ervan om processen te verbeteren? En ben je iemand die zaken tot op de bodem wil uitzoeken en van aanpakken weet? Kom dan snel ons dynamische team versterken

**Hoe ziet jouw takenpakket eruit?**:

- Je legt contacten en bouwt een goede relatie op met de verschillende afdelingen in het bedrijf. Zo blijf je op de hoogte van de noden en behoeften die er leven op vlak van bedrijfsprocessen, werkmethodes en IT-systemen.
- Je analyseert en bestudeert de bestaande bedrijfsprocessen en de bijhorende informatiestroom om deze correct te kunnen interpreteren.
- Je werkt een functionele analyse uit op basis van de verzamelde informatie om het fundament te vormen voor de technische analyses.
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