Planning Analyst

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE:
 

In this role, reporting to the Team Lead of Business Planning & Performance Improvement (BPPI), you will play a critical role in assisting with Petronas’s annual budget and forecasting activities, tracking company performance, and conducting economic analyses to guide short-term strategy. We are seeking a dedicated individual who possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, is self-motivated and has robust financial modeling and analytical skills.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Assist in coordinating corporate strategic planning and budget development; providing planning and support to functional areas, tracking business planning assumptions, gathering and verifying financial and operational planning information, identifying anomalies, and liaising with functional area representatives to resolve discrepancies
• Align internal budget processes with parent company’s budget timelines and systems; seek opportunities to integrate data, timelines and systems wherever possible
• Monitor and report on company performance, including tracking against company scorecard and preparing quarterly performance reports for parent company, along with other ad hoc reporting
• Conduct budget and forecast analysis; interpret financial and budget data, re-forecasts and models as well as communicate any variances identified
• Collaborate with various business units, including Development, Marketing, Joint Venture, Production, Finance and teams in Headquarters to support their overall planning activities
• Act as a super-user for PETRONAS Canada’s short-term planning tool, providing guidance, support and training to other users
• Lead business planning related projects, which includes determining project specifications, deliverables and milestones, managing timelines, activities and outcomes, and presenting progress reports
• Develop specialized presentations for internal and external use

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in budgeting and planning
• A designation such as CFA, CPA, or MBA would be considered an asset
• Experience within the unconventional sector of the oil and gas industry is required
• Experience with Enersight, ValNav, or similar short-term and long-term planning tools will be considered an asset
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups
• Acute attention to detail with a high accuracy rate
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Job postings are typically only open for applications for two weeks so please submit your resume today.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles

• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment

• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs

• Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health and Wellness Spending Account and Savings Plan

• Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate

• Annual employee-directed charity donation program

• Support for training and professional development

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.