Team Lead, Finance Refinery and Canadian Downstream Terminals

About this opportunity

The Team Lead is responsible for delivering accurate financial results and performance management reporting, and for supporting the development of forecasts, annual budgets, and long‑range plans for the Lloyd Refinery and Canadian Downstream Terminals. The role provides financial governance to ensure manufacturing sites develop strong business plans aligned with corporate strategy. They oversee the day‑to‑day financial operations of the Lloyd Refinery and CDT, set clear goals and objectives for staff, and coordinate, review, and compile deliverables to ensure work is completed accurately, consistently, and on time.

As a direct business partner to the leadership team, this individual must be detail‑oriented and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

• Lead and develop a team of four (three in Lloydminster and one in Saskatoon), with travel to these locations and Calgary as required
• Ensure financial statements accurately reflect business activities and comply with IFRS and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements
• Coordinate and consolidate team deliverables and reporting for the Lloyd Refinery and six Canadian Downstream Terminals
• Review P&L variance analysis and commentary for accuracy and present results to management
• Provide financial reporting, variance analysis, and respond to inquiries from Corporate, Finance, and business partners
• Act as backup to the Senior Financial Analyst, including support with margin reviews
• Partner with Corporate Reporting and other team leads to ensure accurate results and standardized processes
• Coordinate and support the preparation and submission of annual budgets, long‑range plans, forecasts, and full financial statements
• Advance planning activities during peak month‑end and quarter‑end periods to reduce analyst workload and enable focus on accuracy
• Guide and mentor team members to support strong performance and optimal business outcomes

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years in financial analysis.
• Power BI Superuser experience considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and/or other financial reporting systems.

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

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.

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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.

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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

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