Applications Analyst

Applications Analyst North West England / Hybrid (2 days office based) Permanent | Early Finish Fridays £55,000 Car Allowance & Excellent Benefits About the Opportunity Maslow are supporting a global business with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking digital strategy. They’re investing heavily in technology to create a lean, modern, and connected global IT landscape. As Applications Analyst , you’ll play a key role in managing and optimising the company’s applications, from those as small as Spotify, to business-critical applications. You’ll take ownership of the full application lifecycle, from on-boarding and integration through to renewal, upgrades, and decommissioning, while leading testing and quality assurance activities across global initiatives. This is a great role for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact across multiple regions and systems and for someone who is looking to work with a fun, dynamic team. What You’ll Do Act as the main point of contact for application lifecycle management, onboarding, renewals, vendor management, upgrades, and decommissioning. Lead end-to-end testing for SAP and other key systems across global projects and change initiatives. Develop and execute test plans, cases, and scripts aligned to business requirements. Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and report on test progress and quality metrics. Manage defects and drive continuous improvement in test processes and tools. Support global application governance, ensuring compliance with IT and security standards. Work cross-functionally with IT, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors across multiple regions. What You’ll Bring Experience in application management and test leadership within complex, multi-system environments. Knowledge of application testing and integration between enterprise applications. (you'll have the chance to learn SAP testing) Familiarity with project methodologies (Agile/Waterfall). Strong stakeholder and vendor management Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with non-technical stakeholders. Why You’ll Love It Hybrid working and true work-life balance. Supportive, inclusive culture with open-door leadership. Opportunities to make an impact across a global landscape. Additional annual leave for long service, sabbatical options, and employee recognition programmes. Paid volunteering days, wellbeing and mental health support, and strong focus on personal growth. About the Business You’ll be joining a global organisation known for its purpose-driven culture and household-name brands . They’re big enough to offer international exposure, yet small enough for your ideas to make a real difference. Their culture ensures people are empowered to do their best work and have fun doing it. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Location: North West, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/7/2025