Finance Transformation Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for input into the planning and implementation of financial programs to manage the fiscal period close processes.

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:

• A good sense of synthesis while knowing how to keep a global view
• Excellent presentation skills that are necessary to understand, consolidate and present information effectively
• Focus on results and demonstrate flexibility and creativity
• Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken
• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified (or other recognised accounting qualification)
• Big 4 Consulting background or equivalent preferred
• Strong presentation, interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written)
• Experience in understanding and communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience

Please consider me for the finance transformation opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for detailed schedules and analysis for review with the head of Financial Planning, Finance and Senior Management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of the key pillars and framework for successful project delivery
• Depth in understanding of Centrica finance systems and process architecture
• Experience or qualification in lean processing, and/ or continuous process improvement to identify opportunities to simplify and standardise Centrica finance systems and process architecture
• Prior team lead / project management experience
• Experience and/or awareness of business and IT change programme
• Background / qualification in Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain operations
• Experience with change management or “start-up” culture experience
• Strong financial, IT and analytical skills coupled with operational focus

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

Previously, I was responsible for overall guidance and leadership for the Office of Business Affairs on the budget processes, financial accounts, financial reporting, purchasing, investments, data management, and human resources.

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

• Supporting the Director and VP in delivering on the roadmap for Metrics and Reporting
• Partner with LFOs and other SMEs to understand reporting needs, and work with AET to bring those vision to reality
• Follow up with LFO and other SMEs to discuss options and close out issues
• Plan out User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and partner with owners to advance deployment activities
• Ownership for documenting and delivery of a design/build/deployment project plan
• Become a SME for the work stream
• History of transformational thinking and process improvement
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and results driven approach

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

Previously, I was responsible for detailed financial analysis to enable finance partners in Treasury to provide commercial and financial advice, on both strategic & operational initiatives to the Treasury Performance Unit.

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 relationship building, management and conflict resolution skills with a proven track of positively collaborating, influencing and extensively coordinating with internal and external partners (outside reporting line) including senior leaders
• Technology platform delivery experience
• Strong change management skills and strong analytical problem solving skills
• Expert knowledge of financial and strategic planning
• Strong understanding of business process mapping
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to challenge finance teams in their
• Processes in an effective and constructive manner
• Capable of managing multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment and engaging resource across the business and finance to deliver work to tight deadline

Please consider me for the finance transformation opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for financial planning, reporting and analytics support to business partners to help achieve financial and operational objectives.

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:

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP or IFRS guidelines and Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, document and database software (MS Office, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat)
• Project or industry experience in the government contracting industry, with a strong working knowledge of key regulatory and compliance requirements
• Strong expertise in project management and proven track record applying project management methodologies
• Knowledge of Cognos, Hyperion, and Workday
• Knowledge of how information systems and processes support critical Finance and Accounting, Operations objectives
• Experience managing third parties and suppliers
• Communicates complex, technical concepts clearly and effectively