Senior Financial Performance & Strategy Analyst

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

Substantial mental health coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee family assistance

Virtual healthcare coverage

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Senior Performance Analyst to provide financial leadership, governance, and performance reporting support across Downstream operations. This role partners with executive leadership, refinery finance teams, and corporate planning to deliver accurate financial insights and strategic decision support.

You will lead cross-functional relationships, drive continuous improvement, and develop financial models, variance analyses, and governance practices to enhance reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning, performance management, and business partnering.
• Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics or related discipline is required.
• CPA and/or MBA designation would be considered an asset.
• Strong financial modeling, data analytics, and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and gross margin reporting support for the Refining business.
• Partner with refinery, commercial, and corporate leaders to deliver financial insights and support business decision-making.
• Produce and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports.
• Develop financial models and variance analyses to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers.
• Ensure effective financial controls, reporting processes, account reconciliations, and governance practices.
• Prepare performance commentary and supporting analysis for MD&A, Investor Relations, Board materials, and other external reporting requirements.
• Lead and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, standardization, and reporting quality.
• Support and drive finance transformation, modernization, and digital initiatives across Downstream and Cenovus Finance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Excel skills

SAP

Power BI

Influence & communication

Education

Degree in Finance/Commerce/Economics

CPA or MBA designation (asset)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Senior Performance Analyst to provide financial leadership, governance, and performance reporting support across Downstream operations. This role partners with executive leadership, refinery finance teams, and corporate planning to deliver accurate financial insights and strategic decision support.

You will lead cross-functional relationships, drive continuous improvement, and develop financial models, variance analyses, and governance practices to enhance reporting