Cost Manager Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cost manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership oversight to ensure the Cost Authorization team utilizes all systems, tools, and reports to achieve average job cost targets.

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

• Advanced use of Excel to generate and update reporting tools
• Knowledge of modern cost accounting analysis, principles, methods and practices
• Solid working background in financial planning
• Expert level proficiency with Excel, Hyperion and Access
• The majority of the time is spent at a computer/reviewing paperwork
• Familiarity with the FIDIC forms of contracts would be beneficial
• Experience of large construction projects (ideally mixed-use)
• In depth knowledge of industry standard project cost control methods and tools

I would like to submit my application for the cost manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for program cost analysis data and risk mitigation recommendations; recommend advanced methods of cost estimation and analysis on business systems IT infrastructure systems.

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

• PMP certification would be preferred
• Analyse the Request For Proposal and define the costing model
• Gather costings from all participating business units (both locally and internationally)
• Source subcontractor and supplier quotes and pricing
• Support the transfer of successful tenders to Engineering and Delivery teams
• Excellent skills in Microsoft suite
• Advance knowledge of standard costing (all elements of cost) and manufacturing variances
• Deep technical understanding of design and production process for tools, Stamping, Plastic, Casting

In response to your job posting for cost manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for professional pre & post quantity surveying services, contract management/administration, cost control and finalization of accounts for the assigned projects.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Tax experience and expertise
• Understanding of cost basis along with the challenges and issues associated with capturing and displaying this data
• Strong technology and computer systems skills
• Perform monthly/quarterly inventory related reserve calculations and posts resulting journal entries
• Prepares monthly/quarterly profit in inventory analyses in support of intercompany profit elimination
• Supervising the cost accounting team
• Investigate costing and inventory questions
• Prepares/Reviews/Approves inventory reconciliations as assigned

In response to your job posting for cost manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for cost and contract support for construction project planning and delivery including budget cost estimation, risk forecasting and cost/value management.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• NEC Option C experience
• Project Cost Tool (PCT) / Other cost benchmarking software
• Any general water experience
• Oversee Master Data and Standard Costing teams including annual cost roll and shadow costing cost reduction initiative
• Identify issues and roadblocks affecting gaps in this goal and determines and implements best practices to improve and eliminate same gaps
• Ensure that health checks on SAP BOMs and routers are performed each month end as determined necessary in monthly reviews of issues found
• Implement and approve parts that need interim cost revisions performed when discovered through the health checks, oversees the revisions needed and works strategically to ensure any P&L impact from these changes are minimized
• Provide financial analysis assistance when backflushing or standard cost related issues arise at month end

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cost manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for financial analysis for a cost of sales lines with regards to Purchase Price Variance and Enterprise Standard Cost.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good team player and friendly personality
• Experience with architectural plan designs and site development plans, such as cost and quality control practices, material/equipment installation, bidding practices, material and labor costs, and building construction code requirements
• Experience collaborating and functioning within cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Professional membership in the American Association of Cost Engineering International (AACEI) is preferred
• Cost Consulting or Cost Engineering Certification is preferred
• Experience in project cost management / reporting in the early project development cycle
• Advanced in using MS Excel to facilitate cost data management and analysis
• Professional registration with relevant institution (for example RICS, AACE CCC)