Finance Controller Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for certain aspects for weekly, monthly, and annual reporting, as well as loading data into Corporate reporting systems such as HFM and Hyperion Planning.

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:

• Strong experience in an accounting firm
• Proven track record as a Finance Controller in a High Tech company
• English language proficiency at a high level, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel (including pivot tables), Word and Powerpoint software applications
• Review and prepare general ledger journal entries to accurately report the financial condition of the production facility
• Prepare the annual budget for presentation to company management including plant department expenses, hourly labor budget, capital spending budget, raw material costing, standard costs for finished goods, manufacturing variances plan, and inventory plan
• Experience within FMCG/Retail/Wholesale industries would be advantageous
• Establish and monitor necessary internal controls and procedures to protect the Company's assets, ensure proper approval and appropriation request in place prior to commitment of funds, and overview of the performance of expense on Payroll, Commissions, Travel and General T&E

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accurate and timely financial information in HFM Reporting application in line with group reporting deadlines on a monthly basis including detailed Trial balance reviews covering all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and Fixed Assets, restructuring cost, taxes and other BOI costs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Works as One Team with our UK Planning & Reporting Center of Excellence and Prague Global Services teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of all actuals, Business Plan and forecast updates
• To proactively take responsibility for personal development
• Contributes to an engaging, collaborative, mindful Finance Team delivering on the Finance Vision
• Fully qualified accountant, with relevant business experience
• Pharmaceutical / commercial finance experience highly desirable
• Analytical and able to work with complexity, with an appropriate balance of attention for detail and the bigger picture
• Able to create a positive atmosphere of trust and mutual respect
• Mature, positive, self-motivated and result driven

I am excited to be applying for the position of finance controller. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the Finance teams with the process and tools to provide high quality value added financial reporting across the entire portfolio, and at all levels – internally and externally.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Very good finance, business and accounting principles control knowledge
• Strong command of MS Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge regarding usage of Microsoft NAVISION is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and influence skills across the organization
• An understanding of general accounting & cost control
• Good communication skills in all forms, with both external (client) and internal (engineering team) stakeholders
• An outgoing, proactive, positive, “can do” attitude
• Experience in using Oracle’s GEOS software

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial information and reporting internally to global project controller, project managers, Singapore finance team, Country/region and externally to auditors.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• At least 6 months of relevant work experience in finance
• Proficient skills in Excel (macros, VBA prefered)
• Very good English & Polish
• Sound working knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and Turkish statutory requirements
• Knowledge & understanding of corporate, region/division and business reporting policies
• Good computer literacy (MS Office, ERP)
• Provides finance support, advises and challenges country value team leaders, commercial director and cross-functional teams in business planning, forecast accuracy investment, choices/resource allocation, local deals and projects
• Provides sound financial analyses of cases for new business opportunities that exist at local level and to ensure compliant revenue recognition for managed entry agreements, pro-actively engaging with the business on these topics ahead of market access

I am excited to be applying for the position of finance controller. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to the Global Cost Manager for the continuous improvement of Company IT systems and related management reporting for the manufacturing area of cost of sales.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Ad hoc analysis and reporting in different areas (sales, logistics etc)
• Support to the warehouse and assets inventory
• Minimum of 8 of experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Excellent communication skills and a catalyst of change
• Good communication and diplomatic capabilities coupled with strong inter personal skills is mandatory
• Experience with working in a multinational company
• Experience with reporting processes
• Expert Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel and PowerPoint)