Business Systems Analyst Jobs in Columbus, OH

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 11/06/2026

About this opportunity:

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Business Support Analyst to lead the functional design and execution of downstream refined products commercial activity through our Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system. The successful candidate will co-support the URVR suite of tools for yield and production accounting and become the Commercial Business Support team's subject matter expert on risk reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong data and technical background and the natural curiosity to learn new areas of the business quickly. This individual is a natural problem solver and an approachable resource that colleagues seek out with questions and ideas.

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the first-line functional support and liaison for business questions, requirements clarification, testing, release support, and coordination with D&IT across Cenovus' ETRM landscape
• Partner with business users in Dublin, Lima, Toledo, Superior, and Lloydminster to support the URVR suite of in-house and third-party solutions
• Provide month-end accounting close support, ensuring intercompany settlement is designed, configured, and executed accurately and on time
• Coordinate testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) for enhancements, and make sure defects, enhancements, and operational issues are documented, prioritized, and resolved
• Promote consistent use of standard processes while identifying and escalating legitimate requirements or gaps
Collaborate closely with Canadian counterparts to drive consistency and knowledge sharing

Who you are:

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Information Systems, or other closely related technical discipline. Master's degree considered an asset
• 4+ years experience in applying specialized analytical and quantitative skills, including SQL-based data analysis, business intelligence tools, and AI to identify tends and resolve data issues
• Energy sector experience with strong data and technical skills, proficiency in RightAngle, and in-depth knowledge of ETRM systems, specifically commercial risk reporting, mark-to-market, and risk exposure; experience with terminal management or refinery yield accounting systems is considered an asset
• Solid understanding of relational data models, system integration concepts, and downstream operations, including refined products marketing, logistics, and accounting
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with both business and technical teams
Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems, and maintain attention to detail and a results-focused mindset in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and change

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

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT NOVEMBER 5, 2026.

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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Who we are:

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 downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.

Other 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.

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The Cenovus experience

Total rewards

We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Generous paid vacation
• Annual bonus
• Retirement savings plan matching
• Long-term incentives*
• Medical & dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual healthcare coverage
• Generous leave of absence programs
Fitness membership reimbursement

*Eligibility for Total Rewards varies by position. This role may not be eligible for all Total Rewards offerings.

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
Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

• Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
• Our values:
  • Protect what matters
  • Do it right
  • Make it better
  • Do it together

• Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares , connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
  • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
  • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
  • Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually.

Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com .

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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