Financial Analyst

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

Mental health coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee family assistance

Virtual healthcare coverage

Job summary

Cenovus Energy in Calgary seeks a Financial Analyst to join the Conventional Operations Finance team. You will interpret financial and operating results, assist with monthly performance reporting, and support SOX compliance.

The role offers collaboration across finance and operations with opportunities to streamline processes and influence budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation or be eligible, 5+ years in accounting/reporting, and familiarity with SAP and

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting and reporting experience.
• Oil and gas accounting/reporting experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analytics tools.
• Proficiency with SAP and other reporting systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret financial and operating results of the Conventional Operations unit and provide insights.
• Assist with monthly Performance Management reporting.
• Perform monthly operational finance activities including accruals and journal entries.
• Support SOX compliance processes and controls.
• Liaise between Operations and Finance for support and guidance.
• Support budgets and forecasts for the business unit.
• Investigate disputed or audit charges from JV partners.
• Support long-range planning, acquisitions and new initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency.
• Crosstrain with other analysts on the team.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and participate in special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

SAP

Microsoft Office

Data analytics

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Reporting systems

Job description

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 10/30/2026

About this opportunity: We are seeking an adaptable and team-oriented Financial Analyst eager to gain upstream financial and operational experience by joining our Conventional Operations Finance team. Reporting to the Manager, Conventional Operations Finance, you will be responsible for key financial activities that support the Conventional Operations Business Unit and act as a liaison for corporate processes across various groups. Over time, you will also be expected to identify opportunities for business process improvements, including enhancing the financial reporting provided to stakeholders within the Conventional business unit.

What you'll do:

• Interpret the financial and operating results (e.g., production, royalties, and operating expenses) of the Conventional Operations business unit and develop meaningful insights and explanations for discussion.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of the monthly Performance Management reporting process.
• Perform monthly operational finance activities, including operating expense accruals, cost allocations, journal entries, profit and loss analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Support compliance with SOX processes and controls.
• Act as a liaison between Operations and Finance to provide financial and accounting support and guidance.
• Support the preparation and submission of business unit budgets and forecasts.
• Investigate and analyze disputed or audit charges from joint venture partners.
• Support long-range strategic planning, acquisitions, and new initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
• Crosstrain with other analysts on the Conventional Operations Finance team.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and participate in special projects as required.

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) is considered an asset. Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting and reporting experience. Oil and gas accounting/reporting experience would be considered an asset. Demonstrated analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful business insights. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a willingness to learn advanced data analytics tools. Proficiency with SAP and other reporting systems. Demonstrated business and financial acumen. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines. We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT October 30, 2026.

Who we are:

Ranked as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus's downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

The Cenovus experience Total rewards

We're committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
• Health & dental benefits
• Substantial mental health coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee family assistance
• Virtual healthcare coverage

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers.

We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings
• Education assistance for additional development
• Opportunities to work on special projects
• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

Our culture

Our purpose:

We energize the world to make people's lives better.

Our values:

Protect what matters Do it right Make it better Do it together

Cenovus Cares:

We believe in the power of purpose-driven work.

Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.

Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).

Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually.

Staff resource groups:

We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work.

We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions.

We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.