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Thermal Major Projects & Offshore (TMPO) Business Office Specialist

Cenovus Energyabout 24 hours ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Paid Vacation
Flex Day Program
Health Benefits

About the role

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 07/24/2026 About this opportunity: Reporting to the Senior Specialist, TMPO Business Office, you will be responsible for coordinating activities across the Oil Sands and Atlantic portfolio. The successful candidate will function as a strategic business partner, demonstrating strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate effectively across functions and with senior leaders to help the team achieve its objectives. The TMPO Business Office supports cross-functional deliverables, including the monthly forecast, annual budget, long-range plan, and other strategic initiatives that drive the financial and operational performance of the Oil Sands and Atlantic portfolios. Acting as the primary point of contact for corporate functions, the Business Office is responsible for triaging requests and directing them to the appropriate technical teams and subject matter experts within the business. What you’ll do: Lead the development of the annual budget and long-range business plan, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, objectives, and planning guidance. Serve as the primary liaison between Operations, Planning, and Finance to coordinate planning activities and support the Atlantic business. Partner with Corporate Planning, Accounting, Commercial, Operations, and Asset Development teams to deliver monthly forecasts, the annual budget, and the five-year business plan. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze operating and capital costs, providing financial insights that support forecasting and long-range planning. Prepare executive-level presentations, recommendations, and analysis for the Corporate Committee and Operations Management Team to support strategic decision-making. Perform financial and business analysis to support strategic initiatives, capital investment decisions, Investor Day, and long-range business planning. Identify and communicate key business risks and opportunities while providing subject matter expertise on the Capital Allocation Framework and Investment Committee process. Drive continuous improvement by enhancing planning processes, integrating systems and data, and improving financial reporting across the Atlantic and Oil Sands portfolio. Who you are: Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements: Legally authorized to work in Canada. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting designation) is considered an asset. Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong knowledge of financial management, accounting, production, asset development, major projects, and/or operations. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including senior leaders, while driving organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial and business information into clear, concise, and actionable insights for senior leadership. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement. Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT July 23, 2026. Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more. #LI-CA1 If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com. Who we are: Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. The Cenovus experience Total rewards We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including: Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff) Health & dental benefits Substantial mental health coverage Life insurance Disability benefits Employee family assistance Virtual healthcare coverage Our development philosophy We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including: Internal course offerings Education assistance for additional development Opportunities to work on special projects Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole. Our culture Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better. Our values: Protect what matters Do it right Make it better Do it together Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round. Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work. Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event). Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually. Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations. Equal opportunity employer We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement. For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com. 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. Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link. If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE, please apply by going to our Internal Career Site. We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. Our shares trade under the symbol CVE, and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

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