Director, conventional finance

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Operations Controller, the Director, Conventional Finance is a key leadership role within the Controllers organization. This position leads a team responsible for the day‑to‑day accounting of Conventional business activities while overseeing the development, measurement, and delivery of business plans aligned with both Corporate and Conventional business strategies. As a member of the Conventional business unit finance leadership team, the Director serves as a strategic partner for executive leadership, providing financial insight and guidance to support decision‑making.

This role also collaborates closely with Finance & Risk and Strategy & Planning teams to lead the monthly financial and operational review process‑assessing performance against plan, identifying material variances, and driving alignment on mitigation strategies to close gaps.

• Lead day‑to‑day accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for the Conventional business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness

• Partner with business leaders to monitor financial and operational performance, analyze variances, and drive corrective actions to achieve plan

• Deliver clear, cohesive reporting and insights (quantitative and qualitative) to senior leadership, including monthly performance reviews and Board‑level reporting

• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, capital framework, and business priorities

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable financial plans, targets, and value creation initiatives across production, capital, operating, and G&A spend

• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Finance & Risk, Strategy & Planning, HR, and business teams to align on performance, workforce planning, and investment priorities

• Maintain and prioritize capital investment tracking (adds/cuts) and support Investment Committee decision‑making

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support external financial disclosures, including quarterly and annual statements and MD&A

• Align business planning inputs and methodologies with corporate standards, including price decks, evaluation frameworks, and risk assumptions

• Build, coach, and develop a high‑performing team, fostering accountability, clarity, and continuous development

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant industry experience

• Strong financial acumen with a focus on value creation through asset development, planning and execution, and economic evaluation of trade‑offs

• Extensive knowledge of upstream oil and gas, including development, production, projects, and operations

• Solid understanding of market expectations and key value drivers from an external shareholder perspective

• Advanced analytical and economic modeling capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at senior leadership and Board levels

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with senior leaders

• Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise messaging for internal and external audiences

• Skilled at influencing and leveraging subject matter expertise across the organization

• 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

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.