Strategic Cost & Forecast Analyst – Energy

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Extended health, dental & vision

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation and Christmas week

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) seeks a Performance Analyst to ensure accurate monthly accounting, forecasting, and budgeting for Infrastructure & Logistics costs at the Albian Oil Sands. The role emphasizes collaboration with finance and operations, and advanced cost analytics to improve forecasting accuracy.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of relevant experience, an accounting designation, and proficiency with Excel, JDE/E1, and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of related industry experience with a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration.
• Accounting designation required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare month-end operating & capital expense accruals.
• 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 to review and report on financial results with detailed variance explanations to budget and forecasts.
• Develop ad hoc reports and analyses as required using Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI and EPM.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost analytics

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

EPM

JDEdwards / E1

Open Invoice

Essbase

Maximo

Job description

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) seeks a Performance Analyst to ensure accurate monthly accounting, forecasting, and budgeting for Infrastructure & Logistics costs at the Albian Oil Sands. The role emphasizes collaboration with finance and operations, and advanced cost analytics to improve forecasting accuracy.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of relevant experience, an accounting designation, and proficiency with Excel, JDE/E1, and BI tools.