Contract Senior Analyst, Budgets & Forecast

Description: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Budgets & Forecast, the Senior Analyst, Budgets & Forecast will play an integral role in the Budgets & Forecast team with responsibilities for the financial reporting of monthly and quarterly forecasts, the annual budget, and the corporate performance scorecard. The role will also include the administration of forecast applications. The Senior Analyst will have exposure to operational and financial plan data from the Company's entire portfolio of assets to prepare executive and Board level
 reporting. This position provides frequent opportunities to collaborate with the other teams within the Corporate and Operations Controller teams as well as other partners such as Corporate Planning, Strategy & Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury and Risk teams.

The successful candidate will be a highly organized, adaptive and flexible individual who has strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. They will have the ability to take complex finance matters and be able to simplify it for senior leader level messaging. This position will appeal to individuals who are highly motivated, enjoy a dynamic and fast paced environment and capable of working on a high performing team with competing responsibilities and deadlines.

What you'll do:
 *Represent Budgets & Forecast in cross-functional project teams to deliver the annual
 budget.
 *Consolidation and analysis of the annual budget for executive and Board reporting,
 including the analysis of budget comparatives and prior forecasts.
 *Prepare the monthly forecast and quarterly Board materials using the Forecast
 Consolidation Model, including detailed financial analysis to inform impacts of model assumptions.
 * Prepare monthly corporate performance scorecard updates for the executive team.
 *Administer BPC and Spotfire tools, including access administration, data stewardship and
 trouble shooting.
 *Ensure the information is presented in a relevant way where critical decisions can be made
 in a timely and efficient manner and that communication of operational and financial data is focused on the most critical points.
 *Interpret and develop accounting process on a forward-looking basis to ensure alignment with financial reporting.
 *Support acquisition and divestment or other corporate-wide initiatives which require assessments on budget, forecast and scorecard implications.
 *Prepare ad hoc analysis to support strategy sessions, budget, 5-year business plan and Investor Day.

Who you are:
 * Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
 * University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and a CPA or CFA designation.
 * Minimum of 8+ years of work experience in business analysis, financial reporting,
 budgeting and forecasting, or management and performance reporting.
 * Superior written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
 * Strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy.
 Motivated individual with a positive attitude and demonstrated ability to execute in a time constrained environment.
 * Strong analytic skills, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
 * Good organization and time management skills.
 Actively engage and influence multi-disciplinary teams, including senior leaders, and motivate change through continuous improvement.
 *Prior experience with SAP, BPC, Spotfire and PlanningSpace would be considered an asset.
 * Oil and gas experience considered an asset.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role. 

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