Analyst, Business, Business Analyst

• Country Canada

Since 2011, Optis has been on a mission to make Source-to-Pay projects more efficient, valuable, and enjoyable for the high-growth through Fortune-level companies we serve.

We partner with ambitious leaders across North America to take Source-to-Pay initiatives from inception to accolades, using our proprietary Frame™ process. To date, Optis has successfully deployed solutions across both public and private sector organizations in Canada and the United States, supported by a team of functional and technical specialists.

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with offices in Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, and New York City, NY, Optis is a consulting firm solely focused on Source-to-Pay. We create value by supporting the full investment lifecycle—including strategy, implementation, and adoption.

We pride ourselves on being different from larger consulting firms by offering meaningful opportunities to make an impact and accelerate your career growth.

Our employees benefit from:

• Competitive compensation
• A transparent and predictable bonus structure
• A better-than-industry work-life balance

This approach has contributed to a team culture with over 90% employee retention.

Optis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

We comply with all applicable federal, provincial, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Optis is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at  .

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

JOB SUMMARY

Optis Consulting is actively seeking a Analyst to join our Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, or Montreal teams . The Analyst will work as a part of a small team headed by an experienced Source-to-Pay consultant. The Analyst will support the team in the development of solutions by interviewing key stakeholders, gathering, and organizing information, analyzing data, mapping processes, configuring software, coordinating activities, and preparing reports that summarize findings.

We need our Analysts to be confident, versatile, and passionate, with an ability to tackle new problems as we continue to help our customers to improve. They must be logical thinkers, and have a strong ability to collaborate as part of a team and manage ambiguous or uncertain situations. They must have exceptional communication skills, be adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in leading the delivery of client project work for Optis customers as directed by the project manager (developing the client action plan, coordinating the completion of the action plan, developing the formal proposal, participating in the presentation of the proposal, influencing key decision-makers).
• Train Optis customers on how to use software applications.
• Conduct follow-up meetings with Optis customers to gauge the success of recommended changes.
• Participate in Optis internal projects.
• Continue to develop your professional skills, mentor others and seek mentorship.
• Assist in identifying and developing new business opportunities, doing lead generation activities, or working with partners for referrals.

• 1 to 3 years of experience.
• University degree or diploma in Supply Chain Operations, Information Technology Management, Business Operations Management, or International Business Management.
• Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset.
• Previous experience in a management/consulting/professional services environment is an asset.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude.
• Must be detail-oriented and have ability to manage…