IT
I joined Bhs in October 2006 as an IT Finance Administrator. This role was primarily focused on IT cost control
and involved reporting, balance of year forecasting and producing the IT cost pack that is reviewed by the board
of directors each period. In 2007 I was given the added responsibility of managing the department's day to day
administration. My long term aim was to move into a more IT focused role such as a Business Analyst, and I am
happy to say that I achieved this at the start of 2009.
As a Business Analyst I work with the user community to translate the business requirements into either new
system processes and designs, or enhancements to existing requirements. I am also taking a lead in the design
and delivery of testing scripts and training.
Bhs has given me the chance to develop my career in such a way that would have been very difficult otherwise.
There are always plenty of opportunities to get out and socialise with work colleagues from your department
and other departments in the business which makes it a very friendly and open culture.
Mark - Junior Business Analyst
Bhs is an exciting and established company. The IT department is the link between the business and our 3rd party
IT providers. We use a range of well known IT systems and platforms to support our business areas including
store operations, web home shopping, buying & merchandising, distribution and support functions such as loss
prevention, human resources and finance.
Working for Bhs brings with it good job prospects and great development opportunities. You are working in an
environment that exposes you to all aspects of the retail business, and you are
pro-actively encouraged to develop yourself.
I started working for Bhs as a Business Analyst in IT. I worked hard to increase my knowledge of systems
& business processes as well as to build good working relationships with colleagues and our IT vendors.
During this time I was encouraged to develop my competencies and business analysis skills and as a result
achieved a number of ISEB Business and System Analyst diplomas as well as successfully completing
the Bhs in-house development programme for Middle Managers.
I have now been promoted to Business Solutions Manager and am responsible for leading a team of Business
Analysts to develop and deliver the IT operating plan for the business. I am also responsible for managing
the relationship between IT and a number of our business areas and IT suppliers. This can be both hard
work and challenging, however it's extremely rewarding and I have learned so much in such a short space of time.
Emma - Business Solutions Manager
