Student, Corporate and Operational Controller, May 2025 (Calgary)

Start Date: May 2025

Location:  Calgary, AB       

Length of Term: 4 months | 8 months | 12 months

  *Multiple positions available*

About this opportunity  

Are you looking for an exciting student opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals?  You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.  

One role will support the Corporate Controller’s office by working closely with the External Reporting, Forecasting and Stewardship, and SAP Finance Solutions departments. This role provides hands-on experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and system support, offering a comprehensive view of the financial operations within a large organization. The student will gain valuable insights into external reporting, financial forecasting, and SAP finance solutions, while interacting with key stakeholders across various finance functions.

Another role will support the Operations Controller’s office by working closely with the business unit finance teams. This role provides hands-on experience in journal entries, analysis and supporting functions, offering a comprehensive view of the financial operations within a large organization. The student will gain valuable insights into the operations of a large energy company, while interacting with key stakeholders across various finance functions.

We offer various term lengths (4, 8, or 12 months) - please indicate your preferred start date and term length in the screening questions.

Note: The application deadline for this position is Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11:59 P.. MDT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accuracy in external reporting.

• Support financial forecasting and variance analysis, helping to prepare stewardship reports and other financial insights for internal stakeholders.

• Provide support for finance-related systems, particularly SAP, including assisting with updates, troubleshooting, and use support.

• Contribute to the reconciliation and preparation of financial data, ensuring consistency across various finance functions.

• Participate in cross-departmental projects aimed at enhancing financial processes, improving system efficiencies, and supporting overall financial stewardship.

• Assist in the preparation of journal entries, ensuring accuracy with accounting policy.

Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of financial reporting principles, regulatory requirements, and forecasting techniques.

• Strong ability to analyze financial data, perform variance analysis, and contribute to financial planning.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with finance teams and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively within and across teams, supporting multiple finance functions and contributing to cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa)  

• Available to begin work in May 2025.

• Knowledge of SAP will be an asset.

• Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in data entry and documentation.

Education  

• Must be enrolled in a business degree focused on Accounting, Commerce or Finance major at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term.

• Candidates currently enrolled in either a master’s or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered.  

• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.  

Submission 

Please submit a resume and transcript in one (1) PDF document.  

Note: Applications without a recent transcript will not be considered.  

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 campusrelations@cenovus.com.

Student Program Benefits:

• A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience

• Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch ‘n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.

• Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.

• Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.

• Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.

• Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.

• Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations. 

Additional Information 

• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities. 

• Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

• Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!  

• Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.   

Who we are

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

For more information, visit cenovus.com.  

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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 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 networks, 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.