Cenovus Energy
Accounting & Finance Student - OH (Spring OR Summer 2026)
Cenovus Energy, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
About This Opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting
Co-Op/Internship
opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.
This posting is for all
Accounting & Finance
student positions in
Dublin, OH;
Lima, OH; and Toledo, OH . After submitting your application, you may receive a screening questionnaire where you can indicate your preferences.
Possible placement includes:
Accounting & Finance
Project Controls
Note: The application deadline for this position is
October 31st, 2025.
What You’ll Do Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific position assigned to, but they may include:
Accounting & Finance
Gain solid exposure to an ERP system (SAP) and understand how it is used to record and report financial transactions
Understand and gain deep insight into the month-end financial close process and sub-processes that support the close.
Gain insight into how actual results are reported against budget and forecast
Analyze accounting and financial data
Increase your knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence/Analytical tools and how they are leveraged to increase the effectiveness of reporting
Perform a variety of financial analyses to help business leaders in decision-making
Project Controls
Gain solid exposure to an ERP system (SAP) and understand how it is used to record and report financial transactions
Develop analytical skills behind budget development, budget control, and monitoring of actuals
Assist with monthly financial close activities, including preparation of accruals, variance analysis, and reconciliations
Learn how project forecasts are developed, updated and participate in refining forecast accuracy
Support the review of vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with contracts, budgets, and refinery standards
Gain exposure to turnaround, maintenance, expense organizations budget development, cost tracking, reporting, and performance metrics
Assist in compiling management reports and dashboards for leadership review
Support development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for turnaround and maintenance cost efficiency
Gain understanding of procurement processes and the role of project controls in managing commitments and obligations
Develop working knowledge of timekeeping and labor cost allocations for refinery and contractor staff
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline reporting or reduce manual processes
Who You Are Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa).
Available to begin work in either January 2026 or May 2026.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Education
Must be enrolled in a Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline Undergraduate Program at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term.
Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered.
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Working Conditions May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.
Submission Please submit a resume as a PDF document.
If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email campusrelations@cenovus.com.
Student Program Benefits
A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience
Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch ‘n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
Note: Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.
Additional Information
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!
Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.
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.
#LI-DC2
The Cenovus experience
Our development philosophy: We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including internal course offerings, education assistance for additional development, opportunities to work on special projects, and leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders.
Our culture: Our purpose is to energize the world to make people’s lives better. Our values include Protect what matters, Do it right, Make it better, and Do it together.
Cenovus Cares: volunteer opportunities, donation matching, and more.
Staff resource groups: voluntary groups open to all staff in all locations.
Equal opportunity employer: we evaluate based on qualifications and merit. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
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Co-Op/Internship
opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.
This posting is for all
Accounting & Finance
student positions in
Dublin, OH;
Lima, OH; and Toledo, OH . After submitting your application, you may receive a screening questionnaire where you can indicate your preferences.
Possible placement includes:
Accounting & Finance
Project Controls
Note: The application deadline for this position is
October 31st, 2025.
What You’ll Do Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific position assigned to, but they may include:
Accounting & Finance
Gain solid exposure to an ERP system (SAP) and understand how it is used to record and report financial transactions
Understand and gain deep insight into the month-end financial close process and sub-processes that support the close.
Gain insight into how actual results are reported against budget and forecast
Analyze accounting and financial data
Increase your knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence/Analytical tools and how they are leveraged to increase the effectiveness of reporting
Perform a variety of financial analyses to help business leaders in decision-making
Project Controls
Gain solid exposure to an ERP system (SAP) and understand how it is used to record and report financial transactions
Develop analytical skills behind budget development, budget control, and monitoring of actuals
Assist with monthly financial close activities, including preparation of accruals, variance analysis, and reconciliations
Learn how project forecasts are developed, updated and participate in refining forecast accuracy
Support the review of vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with contracts, budgets, and refinery standards
Gain exposure to turnaround, maintenance, expense organizations budget development, cost tracking, reporting, and performance metrics
Assist in compiling management reports and dashboards for leadership review
Support development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for turnaround and maintenance cost efficiency
Gain understanding of procurement processes and the role of project controls in managing commitments and obligations
Develop working knowledge of timekeeping and labor cost allocations for refinery and contractor staff
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline reporting or reduce manual processes
Who You Are Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa).
Available to begin work in either January 2026 or May 2026.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Education
Must be enrolled in a Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline Undergraduate Program at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term.
Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered.
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Working Conditions May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.
Submission Please submit a resume as a PDF document.
If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email campusrelations@cenovus.com.
Student Program Benefits
A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience
Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch ‘n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
Note: Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.
Additional Information
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!
Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.
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.
#LI-DC2
The Cenovus experience
Our development philosophy: We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including internal course offerings, education assistance for additional development, opportunities to work on special projects, and leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders.
Our culture: Our purpose is to energize the world to make people’s lives better. Our values include Protect what matters, Do it right, Make it better, and Do it together.
Cenovus Cares: volunteer opportunities, donation matching, and more.
Staff resource groups: voluntary groups open to all staff in all locations.
Equal opportunity employer: we evaluate based on qualifications and merit. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
#J-18808-Ljbffr