Operations Analyst

Codal • Chicago, IL

7d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting Codal's C-Suite, Global Operations Teams, and Department Leads — serving as a critical link across the organization's most important functions. This position encompasses a broad range of high-impact responsibilities that drive ongoing organizational success while directly enabling both client-facing teams and internal initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment — someone who can confidently juggle competing priorities, stay meticulously organized, and deliver strategic insight that moves the needle.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Operations experience, a Financial-oriented background is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced in Excel & previous analytical experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent critical thinking skills & ability to create solutions backed by data
• Experience working with a PSA tool and an Expense Management tool
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex, multi-source data to uncover business opportunities, identify operational enhancements, and develop strategic solutions that drive organizational growth.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across internal workflows and processes, leveraging technology to reduce manual effort, increase efficiency, and free up organizational capacity for higher-impact work.
• Partner with Management and cross-departmental leads to streamline and elevate operational workflows in alignment with Codal's best practices.
• Translate data into actionable insights by conducting comparative analyses, presenting key findings to leadership, and championing well-informed solutions and strategies.
• Monitor Codal's project portfolio and internal systems by tracking key metrics, identifying emerging trends, and delivering forward-thinking recommendations grounded in historical performance.
• Own the end-to-end creation and execution of monthly departmental and office budget reports — surfacing trends, forecasting financial spend, and presenting actuals to key stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce cost analysis policies and procedures, guiding the organization toward more disciplined and efficient financial decision-making.
• Strengthen financial health by rigorously analyzing results, monitoring variances, and proactively identifying trends that impact the organization's bottom line.
• Reconcile and support the processing of monthly expense reports against bank statements, ensuring full compliance with Codal's company policies.
• Own and manage Codal's vendor contracts and subscriptions across the full lifecycle — including renewals, negotiations, utilization tracking, and internal database management.
• Conduct regular audits of internal systems to ensure ongoing compliance and adherence to Codal's operational best practices.

Benefits

• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
• Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water
• We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
• Employer 401k match - 4%
• A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball
• An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
• Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees