Plant Controller Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the plant controller position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for commercial insight to the management team through accurate forecasting and budgeting and making use of in-depth financial analysis and supplementary reporting to assist with decision making and problem solving.

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

• Plans, develops necessary procedures
• Knowledge of capital budgeting, including IRR / NPV principals and product costing methodologies
• Directs and coordinates the taking of physical inventories
• Proven analytical and modelling skills
• Attention to detail, motivation and enthusiasm
• Open to occasional domestic travel
• Orientation towards details and result driven
• Assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for interpretation and analysis of financial reports and analysis to local and division management to support decision-making actions.

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:

• Knowledge of finance functions mainly in Accounting and Financial Planning
• Strong analytical competency, being capable of working with different sources of information and provide business recommendation
• Capable of developing direct reports and a strong spirit of leadership
• Excel and other Microsoft Office tools knowledge is mandatory
• Proficiency in Business Objects and Product Costing Applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and help direct the organization
• Fulfil special tasks, provide analysis of financial impact of decisions made in the plant, make or buy decision support, or post calculation
• Technical Skills – Understands and has working knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial and accounting principles

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the plant controller position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for decision / analytical support through the identification, measurement, analysis and interpretation of financial data and operational metrics, trend analysis and forecasting including activities such as: analysis of production constraints, calculation and allocation of direct costs and overhead charges, capacity charges, conversion cost tracking, product costing, capital planning and inventory valuation/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:

• Provide leadership to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts
• Knowledge of CAMS manufacturing system preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft products, database software and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems
• Proficient with personal productivity applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Report Writing
• Leadership and coaching mentality
• Microsoft suite, HFM - Hyperion Financial Management preferred, Oracle preferred
• Provide leadership and direction to the finance team
• Develop and prepare financial and operational goals and key performance indicators

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the plant controller position.

Previously, I was responsible for support with regard to financial reporting processes, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting, including validation of financial data and business information.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Provide financial leadership and strategic insight in decision making to maintain and improve profit margins
• Manage all aspects of monthly financial closing - including assessing report for risk and opportunities, and forecasting
• Oversee the complete inventory cycle counts
• Ensure the necessary controls are in place to capture any liabilities when goods are received or services are rendered
• Work with the corporate finance team to ensure accounting policies are being followed
• Lead cost avoidance and cost reduction efforts and report weekly and monthly savings
• Drive the annual operating planning process
• Strategically with business partners cross-functionally to ensure business needs are being met

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

Previously, I was responsible for insight and offers technical expertise for key decisions including analysis/scenarios of financial impacts, financial risks and technical issues related to Applicable GAAP and/or company policy.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Oral & Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Professionalism & Confidentiality - Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Help prepare, document, and analyze manufacturing budget for plant
• Formulates financial policies in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the plant and business unit
• Partner with Operations to analyze monthly manufacturing variations and provide insightful explanations to Plant, Division, and Company leadership
• Lead completion of ad hoc analysis related to company or division strategic initiatives
• Provide career development and supervision to cost analysts and plant accountants
• Expertise in financial forecasting and budgeting