Senior Analyst, Budgets

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Cenovus Energy Inc. Full time
Worker Type: EmployeeGroup: Budgets & Forecast DepartmentJob Post End Date: 05/08/2024

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Budgets & Forecast, the Senior Analyst, Budgets & Forecast will play an integral role in the Budgets & Forecast team with responsibilities for the financial reporting of monthly and quarterly forecasts, the annual budget, and the corporate performance scorecard. The role will also include the administration of forecast applications. The Senior Analyst will have exposure to operational and financial plan data from the Company's entire portfolio of assets to prepare executive and Board level reporting. This position provides frequent opportunities to collaborate with the other teams within the Corporate and Operations Controller teams as well as other partners such as Corporate Planning, Strategy & Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury and Risk teams.

The successful candidate will be a highly organized, adaptive and flexible individual who has strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. They will have the ability to take complex finance matters and be able to simplify it for senior leader level messaging. This position will appeal to individuals who are highly motivated, enjoy a dynamic and fast paced environment and capable of working on a high performing team with competing responsibilities and deadlines.

What you'll do:

  • Represent Budgets & Forecast in cross-functional project teams to deliver the annual budget.
  • Consolidation and analysis of the annual budget for executive and Board reporting, including the analysis of budget comparatives and prior forecasts.
  • Prepare the monthly forecast and quarterly Board materials using the Forecast Consolidation Model, including detailed financial analysis to inform impacts of model assumptions.
  • Prepare monthly corporate performance scorecard updates for the executive team.
  • Administer BPC and Spotfire tools, including access administration, data stewardship and trouble shooting.
  • Ensure the information is presented in a relevant way where critical decisions can be made in a timely and efficient manner and that communication of operational and financial data is focused on the most critical points.
  • Interpret and develop accounting process on a forward-looking basis to ensure alignment with financial reporting.
  • Support acquisition and divestment or other corporate-wide initiatives which require assessments on budget, forecast and scorecard implications.
  • Prepare ad hoc analysis to support strategy sessions, budget, 5-year business plan and Investor Day.

Who you are:

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and a CPA or CFA designation.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of work experience in business analysis, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, or management and performance reporting.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy.
  • Motivated individual with a positive attitude and demonstrated ability to execute in a time-constrained environment.
  • Strong analytic skills, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Good organization and time management skills.
  • Actively engage and influence multi-disciplinary teams, including senior leaders, and motivate change through continuous improvement.
  • Prior experience with SAP, BPC, Spotfire and PlanningSpace would be considered an asset.
  • Oil and gas experience considered an asset.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT May

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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Who we are:

We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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