Performance Analyst

Canadian Natural Resources; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Company matched stock savings plan

Annual bonuses

Relocation assistance

Extended health, dental and vision

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources is seeking a Performance Analyst to ensure accurate month-end accounting, forecasting and budgeting for Infrastructure & Logistics costs at the Albian Oil Sands mine. The role is based in Alberta with Calgary or Fort McMurray locations and a safety-sensitive environment.

You will prepare accruals, report costs, and perform variance analysis, collaborating with finance and site stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related industry experience and a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration.
• Accounting designation required (e.g., CPA).
• Expertise in financial and management accounting; strong cost analytics; Excel; E1/JDEdwards and ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare month-end operating & capital expense accruals
• Collection and reporting of monthly costs, including operating, maintenance, and sustaining capital
• Assist in preparing the monthly Operating Cost Report, with variance analysis
• Meetings with finance and business stakeholders to review financial results and variances
• Communicate financial results with management and stakeholders
• Investigate and report monthly/quarterly/annual cost variances to budget and forecast
• Develop ad hoc reports using BI tools such as Power BI and EPM
• Coordinate with Attest, LEM’s, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Financial Accounting on transactions
• Develop and maintain financial controls and processes with improvement opportunities

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

E1/JDEdwards

Open Invoice

Essbase

Maximo

Power BI

EPM

Job description

The Opportunity

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career!The Performance Analyst will ensure the accuracy and completeness of monthly accounting, forecasting and annual budgeting for the operating and capital costs related to the Infrastructure & Logistics (IL) business at Canadian Natural’s Albian Oil Sands mine. The ideal candidate is recognized as a team player with effective communication skills and possesses very strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Job location:Calgary Alberta or Fort McMurray Alberta
• Shift schedule:
  • Calgary: 5 x 2, 8-hour shift or
  • Fort McMurray: 4 x 3 – 10-hour shift
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: November 13, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Assess and prepare month-end operating & capital expense accruals
• Collection and reporting of monthly business area costs, including operating, maintenance, and sustaining capital (billed and accrued)
• Assist in preparing the monthly Operating Cost Report, with extensive analysis on OPEX and Capital spend, compared to forecast and budget
• Regular meetings with finance and business stakeholders (eg. Managers, Superintendents, Shift Team Leads, Planning and Coordinators) to review and report on financial results with detailed variance explanations to budget and forecasts
• Communicate the business area financial results with management and stakeholders
• Investigation and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual cost variances to budget and forecast
• Develop ad hoc reports and analyses as required using Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI and EPM
• Consult with other finance teams (Attest, LEM’s, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Financial Accounting) on transaction processing to facilitate complete and improved information analysis
• Develop and maintain appropriate financial controls and business processes with input on opportunities for improvement

What You Bring to the Role

• Typically 5+ years of related industry experience with a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration
• Accounting designation required
• Expertise in:
  • Financial and management accounting
  • Proven detailed cost analytics
  • Previous experience supporting operating sites is considered an asset
  • The Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel
  • E1 (formerly JDEdwards), Open Invoice, Essbase and Maximo software are considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

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