Senior Financial Analyst

Worker Type : Employee

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Group : Refining & Marketing Accounting Department

Job Post End Date : 03 / 31 / 2024

About this opportunity :

Cenovus is currently looking for a Financial Analyst for the Lima, Ohio location. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for (including but not limited to) assuring accounting and process controls are in place and operating effectively with respect to procure-to-pay, financial and management reporting, account reconciliations, and other special projects while functioning as a liaison on corporate processes and working with cross-function partners.

Responsibilities :

• Handle the business unit financial analysis and support for the Lima Refinery.
• Perform shared services accounting and coordinate all related activities with our shared service partners.
• Perform Operating Cost analysis and reporting, working with business unit peers to develop variance analysis required for Leadership Team meetings.
• Provide finance and accounting services (which include accruals, allocations, intercompany transactions, journal entries, preparation and / or understanding of financial statements, etc.)
• Interpret results of business unit reporting and develop qualitative explanations for discussion.
• Perform monthly / quarterly variance analysis and reporting including management summary reporting and site wide and area operating expense.
• Work with business unit to identify corrective action to close variances.
• Assist with operating Long-Range Plan, budget, and forecast preparation including operating expense and project portfolio - capital and expense, related variance analysis and commentary vs.

budget and prior forecast.

• Partner with other accounting and refinery personal in the development of monthly operating expense, forecast, and the annual budget.
• Provide financial information supporting business unit KPIs and industry benchmarking efforts.
• Maintain effective governance, risk, and compliance, including the implementation of control activities and provide assurance as to whether business controls are in place and operating effectively.
• Identify best business practices and process improvement opportunities.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and participate in ad hoc projects as required.
• Performs various other analysis and accounting duties to support the department.
• Ensure monthly accounting results are accurate and up to date including accruals for un-processed items.
• Liaise with refinery staff and head office support to ensure procure-to-pay process is delivering world class results.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience financial / data analysis experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, financial control, reporting skills.
• Able to interpret and communicate financial information with clarity.

Preferred :

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field from an accredited institution.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management in a professional manner.
• Good understanding of how Finance processes and systems operate.
• Understanding of system controls, financial controls, and risk assessment.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint experience.
• Strong impact, interpersonal, and networking skills and able to make a significant contribution to local management team.
• Minimal travel.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the online application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, please email [email protected].

Internal candidates who are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values, and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining the next steps.

About Cenovus :

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio, and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars, and trucks to customers throughout the United States.

We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations into our business plans.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions.

We’re committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged.

We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging, and thrive.

For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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