Analyst, Financial Planning Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the analyst, financial planning position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely analysis of financial performance with appropriate bridges showing key drivers for deviations against forecast and prior periods.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Oil and gas industry experience with exposure to midstream segment is preferred
• Accounting experience complementing a background in midstream contracts, planning and analysis
• Strong working knowledge of gas gathering and processing fundamentals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) with an emphasis on Excel modeling
• Enthusiastic team player capable of managing multiple assignments across groups
• Critical thinking skills to analyze and discern solutions for complex project scenarios
• Perform financial analysis on forecast results
• Create Board ready reporting

Please consider me for the analyst, financial planning opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for in-depth and insightful analysis to highlight trends and understand business drivers of cost and profitability variances to plan.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Work Experience –Airline or transport interest
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or demonstrable candidacy for any of these
• Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience
• Track record of being well organized and structured
• Ms Power Point skills essential
• Ms SharePoint (iConnect) skills desirable
• Experienced in working with geographically dispersed colleagues to collate reports in a timely fashion
• Knowledge of enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion) preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of analyst, financial planning. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for meaningful and informative analysis to explain why the business results varied from the approved financial plan.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Access
• Part or newly qualified ACCA / CIMA accountant (or equivalent)
• Strong data driven quantitative and problem solving skills
• Financial Planning & Analysis experience IT Financial Management Experience
• Define, document and Manage the Strategic, Budget and Forecasting Processes and Tools
• Provide Financial and Market Analysis as a base of the recommendations to help the decision-making of the site leadership team
• Drive financial planning scenarios and models
• Document and manage the Risk and Opportunities Processes

In response to your job posting for analyst, financial planning, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for analysis of business performance and for all forecasts (i.e., Strategic Roadmap, Blueprint and short-range forecasts) for cost and income statement.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Providing insights and recommendations to increase performance
• Creating and monitoring budgets and forecasts
• Extensive company benefits
• Modern office with harbour views
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of enterprise systems such as SAP and Hyperion/Essbase preferred
• M&A and/or valuations experience preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the analyst, financial planning position.

Previously, I was responsible for financial and operational data analysis that includes assessments of trends, identification of variance drivers and feasible action plans.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience which includes a combination of finance (planning, analysis and performance reporting) and general accounting within a manufacturing/plant environment preferred
• Financial Planning & Analysis experience supporting technology service departments is preferred
• Trained and experienced with multi-relational databases and warehouses
• Experience with innovative problem solving and strong analytical and quantitative abilities- especially in the fields of finance, statistics, and mathematical modeling
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase and Qlikview or Business Objects
• High volume data manipulation
• Previous experience in new system implementation preferred
• Extensive knowledge of retail department functions and how other departments affect the Company’s financial statements