Financial Services Manager chez Canadian Natural Resources Limited

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world. 

Make your mark while you grow your career! Reporting to the Financial Services Director, the Financial Services Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the commodity pricing data base, counter-party credit, and commodity net-back financial analysis for the trade teams. This is an entrusted position of significant responsibility providing the primary interface between Marketing and Treasury.  You will play a critical part in setting strategic financial insights with business development goals, enabling data-driven decisions that fuel growth, optimize asset utilization, and support innovative marketing initiatives. With a focus on price forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling, you will help shape the future of marketing.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: November 16, 2025 

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and manage financial plans, budgets, and commodity price forecasts for marketing activities, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and market conditions
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to structure and assess commercial agreements, credit instruments, including pricing models, supply contracts, and trading strategies
• Deliver timely and insightful financial analysis to support decision-making, track marketing performance, and identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimization
• Monitor financial risks related to commodity markets, credit exposure, and regulatory compliance, ensuring robust controls and adherence to internal policies
• Foster a culture of growth by mentoring team members, identifying skill gaps, and implementing development plans to build financial acumen and leadership capabilities within the department
• Serve as a strategic financial partner to marketing leadership, working closely with trading, logistics, legal, and treasury teams to drive integrated, value-focused decisions

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional designation (CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, or commercial finance, ideally within the energy, commodities, or industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, including pricing mechanisms, trading dynamics, and supply chain economics
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis, with expertise in Excel and financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Power BI)
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated commitment to talent development, including mentoring junior staff, fostering team growth, and building financial capability within the organization

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

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