Performance Analyst
Apply NowCompany: Canadian Natural
Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8
Description:
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Are you a highly motivated, detail oriented professional? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Performance Analyst working with our Horizon Oil Sands Mining group. Reporting to the Supervisor Performance Analysis Mining, you will be responsible for the coordination of monthly accounting, forecasting, annual budgeting and analysis of operating and capital costs for the Mining group at Horizon. The ideal candidate has strong organization and leadership skills, analytical skills, effective communication and is a team player.
Key Accountabilities:
What you Bring to the Role:
What We Offer:
Check out ourCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!
About Us
We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.
We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right with fun and integrity.
Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.
Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.
Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.
Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.
Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!
All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The Opportunity:
Are you a highly motivated, detail oriented professional? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Performance Analyst working with our Horizon Oil Sands Mining group. Reporting to the Supervisor Performance Analysis Mining, you will be responsible for the coordination of monthly accounting, forecasting, annual budgeting and analysis of operating and capital costs for the Mining group at Horizon. The ideal candidate has strong organization and leadership skills, analytical skills, effective communication and is a team player.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- This position will require regular site visits to our Horizon Oil Sands site
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8 hours per day
- Application deadline: April 25, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
- Assess and prepare month-end operating & capital expense accruals
- Collection and reporting of monthly business area costs, including operating, maintenance and sustaining capital (billed and accrued)
- 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 (eg. Managers, Superintendents, Shift Team Leads, Planning and Coordinators) to review and report on financial results with detailed variance explanations to budget and forecasts
- Communicate the business area financial results with management and stakeholders
- Investigation and reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual cost variances to budget and forecast
- Develop ad hoc reports and analyses as required using Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI and Essbase
- Liaise with other finance teams (Attest, LEM's, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Financial Accounting) on transaction processing to facilitate complete and improved information analysis
- Develop and maintain appropriate financial controls and business processes with input on opportunities for improvement
What you Bring to the Role:
- 5+ years of related industry experience with University Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration
- Accounting designation is preferred
- Expertise in Financial and Management accounting and Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel; experience in Enterprise One (E1), Open Invoice, Essbase, Power BI, and Maximo will be 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 ourCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!
About Us
We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.
We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right with fun and integrity.
Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.
Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.
Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.
Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.
Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!
All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.