Financial Sales Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers for growing area of the business.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Big picture thinking with inherent curiosity to understand and own the detail
• Progressive business experience with a focus on reporting and quantitative analysis in a dynamic business environment
• Skilled in ERP software
• Experience with Hyperion (Essbase), SAP, SQL Server, Tableau is preferred
• Proven work experience in a finance business support role with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, trade spend and pricing financial analysis, preferably in consumer packaged goods industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced knowledge of Excel (including Pivot Tables)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills and detail-oriented
• Results oriented team player with demonstrated financial, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for detailed variance analysis, insightful commentary and recommendations that allow management team to make informed business decisions.

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

• Analyze complex financial/business information to provide accurate and timely recommendations and reports to proactively adjust sales efforts and achieve financial targets
• Engages with sales leadership to ensure that budget gaps are identified and addressed
• Assist the Controller and Sales leadership in the development of sales quotas and KPIs
• Perform sales analysis for geographical regions, various customers, and differing product categories
• Assist with timely, complete & accurate monthly/quarterly financial & performance reporting
• Monitoring, follow-up and analysis of business performance and deviations/variances to plan
• Collaborate closely with revenue management, national accounts, product supply, and business development on opportunities, including planning and production, forecasting and analysis
• Develop and maintain various financial models and reporting systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for oversight & support for financial accounting decisions across the Business Unit, ensuring ethical behaviours and practices at all times.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to build relationships and influence decision making without having specific authority
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic and complex organization
• Strong work ethic, team-oriented and customer-focused
• Strong competency in relevant financial analysis, modeling and analytics
• Excellent MS Excel & MS PowerPoint skills and knowledge of MS Access
• A “customer service approach” the assertiveness and confidence to push back when necessary
• Proven work experience in a finance business support role with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, trade spend and pricing financial analysis
• Prior Management consulting experience or direct relevant (SFDC) work experience

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for comprehensive funnel analysis and management that helps drive informed decisions that improve the sales process and help grow the business.

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

• Strong aptitude for systems, data mining, and excel modeling
• Strong organizational, communication, prioritization skills
• Excellent organizational skills to be able to drive processes to produce deliverables on a set calendar without exception
• Understanding of common financial terms, key processes and theories
• High level of personal ethics to drive compliance, finance policies and work with integrity
• Thrive in a fast-pace, demanding environment
• Deep understanding of financial principles and theories
• Some accounting experience is recommended

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for proactive quality financial analysis, insightful commentary and recommendations that allow the EETS Leadership team to make informed business decisions.

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

• Previous experience supporting a Sales and/or Marketing function is preferred
• Capacity to analyze complex financial information and understand deviation
• Professional - Excellent communication and interaction skills, both oral and written
• Technical – Exceptional PC proficiency (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, experience with Macros preferred
• Knowledge and experience with management reporting applications
• Strong systems skills (Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, NetSuite, Salesforce, or other comparable financial and ERP systems)
• Bachelor / Master in business economics or equivalent