Senior Strategy Advisor, Corporate Strategy

Suncor Energy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncor Energy in Calgary-based head office is seeking a Senior Strategy Advisor, Corporate Strategy to shape the company's strategic direction. You will work with senior leaders across the enterprise to evaluate opportunities, influence long-range planning, and ensure investments align with the corporate strategy.

This role requires a strong background in strategy, portfolio management, and executive-level communication, with 10+ years in related fields, and a track record of rigorous analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, economics, finance, engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, or related fields.
• Experience conducting strategic, market, technical, competitive and/or financial analysis.
• Understanding portfolio management, capital allocation and value-based decision-making.
• Ability to influence and communicate with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Advanced presentation, communication, and executive reporting capabilities.
• Energy, oil and gas, or natural resources industry experience preferred; MBA, CFA or equivalent asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, evaluation, and execution of enterprise strategy.
• Assess strategic fit, risks, and value potential of opportunities, investments, partnerships and growth initiatives.
• Conduct market, competitor, industry, and macroeconomic analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Lead scenario planning and strategic assessments to evaluate impacts on the business and portfolio.
• Support portfolio prioritization and resource allocation decisions to maximize enterprise value.
• Develop executive-level presentations, business cases, and recommendations for senior leadership and Board discussions.
• Monitor strategic initiatives, KPIs, and external signposts to inform strategy adjustments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and drive informed decisions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

What we offer: As a Senior Strategy Advisor, Corporate Strategy, you will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of the company. Working closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts across the enterprise, you will help evaluate strategic opportunities, influence long-term planning, and ensure the company's portfolio of investments and initiatives is aligned with its corporate strategy. We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work. Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we're dedicated to your development.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, petroleum engineering, corporate development, business analysis, or a related field
• Experience conducting strategic, market, technical, competitive, and/or financial analysis to support business decisions
• Strong understanding of portfolio management, capital allocation, and value-based decision-making within a complex business environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Advanced presentation, communication, and executive reporting capabilities
• Energy, oil and gas, or natural resources industry experience preferred; MBA, CFA or equivalent designation considered an asset

Don't have all the qualifications listed? That's ok! We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, evaluation, and execution of enterprise strategy
• Assess the strategic fit, risks, and value potential of business opportunities, investments, partnerships, and growth initiatives
• Conduct market, competitor, industry, and macroeconomic analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and emerging risks
• Lead scenario planning and strategic assessments to evaluate potential impacts on the business and portfolio
• Support portfolio prioritization and resource allocation decisions to maximize enterprise value
• Develop executive-level presentations, business cases, and recommendations for senior leadership and Board discussions
• Monitor strategic initiatives, key performance indicators, and external signposts to inform strategy adjustments
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align strategic priorities and drive informed decision-making

Location and other Key details

The position will be based at the Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Center at 150 - 6th Ave S.W. Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with business travel to sites as required. Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work.

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada's leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value-added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders.

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