The Opportunity:
The Oil Sands Financial & Performance Analysts (AIT) are members of the Oil Sands finance team, supporting the accounting, management information analysis and financial reporting process to ensure costs for operated and non-operated assets are recorded/reported timely and accurately.
You will have the unique opportunity to join a busy and rewarding team involving a broad interface across finance and business areas. The role will help you to learn foundational skills in operations/management accounting, cost variance analysis and system applications. You will also gain industry knowledge with focus on Oil Sands operations.
•Job location: Calgary, Alberta
•Shift schedule: 5x2 - Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day
•Application deadline: April 29, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
•Prepare and maintain daily/weekly cost reports and related templates for business units (e.g. diesel data update, Labor, Equipment & Materials (LEM’s) estimate, accounting data pull, etc.)
•Support the month end closing processes such as booking of journal entries (e.g. LEMs, intercompany eliminations, prepaid property tax/insurance and escalation fee payment)
•Support LEMs trending and operating cost variance analysis by working closely with operation and supply chain teams
•Assist in coordinating the business development of budgets & forecasts
•Compilation of financial & volume metric data for Quarter end analysis
•Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
•Perform end user test for Oil Sands Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) project
•Assist with data compilation and review for JV audits
What you Bring to the Role:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
•Currently enrolled in, or eligible to enroll in CPA Professional Education Program
•Familiarity with and understanding of:
+ Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
+ E1 (formerly JDEdwards), Open Invoice, Essbase and Maximo software are considered an asset
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•A team player with strong interpersonal skills and effective communication skills
•Experience in the oil and gas industry 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
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!