Project Financial Analyst Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the project financial analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for analytical support for revenue recognition and project cost tracking, including working with production to provide finance support.

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:

• English and French at an advanced level is mandatory
• Strong technical accounting skills with an accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA)
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, planning and organizing skills
• Strong technical skills in IFRS
• Expert level working knowledge of Excel and other MS Office applications
• Knowledge of essbase, V21 are an asset
• Knowledge of Essbase, V21, Oracle EBiz
• Strong knowledge of Ms Office softwares accounting software

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the project financial analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for finance support to the Intermediate Sales forecasting team including budget, forecast, monthly revenue recognition and sales reporting.

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

• English at an advanced level is mandatory
• Strong IT background/PC skills (Word, Excel proficient, PowerPoint)
• SAP experience in PS, PPM and CPM strongly preferred
• Excellent computer skills – proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Critical thinking, logical, analytical and detail orientation
• Strong financial systems experience (NetSuite experience is preferred)
• Demonstrated excellence in both oral and written communications (verbal & written)
• Able to negotiate, influence and resolve conflicts

I would like to submit my application for the project financial analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for monthly rolling forecasting and revenue recognition to the NY Finance team (HQ), including revenue accruals and deferrals during month-end close.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to manage a diverse portfolio of deliverables in a challenging environment
• Able to present articulately at committees and stakeholder forums
• Act a catalyst for change
• Be passionate about customer experience and helping the team to achieve its vision
• Show confidence and be able to challenge behaviors and issues
• Actively build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated the successful interaction with a broad range of Stakeholders
• Excellent problem solving skill and analytical capabilities

In response to your job posting for project financial analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for routine reports to finance management based on knowledge of finance systems and knowledge of the CAHF operations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Manage relationships with management, external auditors, and internal auditors to ensure the SOX program is executed and completed in a timely manner
• Coordinate with the parent company to ensure global compliance and consistency
• Document compensating controls analysis for high risk SOX issues
• Monitor findings and risk rate for SOX impact
• Perform annual scoping analysis and quarterly monitoring activities
• Monitor third party vendor activities to ensure appropriate oversight for SOX
• Identify and monitor controls where dependencies exist on the parent company
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills for formal and informal modes of communication

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for project management oversight for Finance (key) deliverables to the Project Manager as well as the Finance Management Team.

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

• Demonstrated experience working with financial statements and general ledger
• Experience with SAP, Business Intelligence, Hyperion and other financial systems will be beneficial
• Cash flow monitoring, forecasting, budgeting, invoicing and reporting
• Monthly review of project and office financials
• Quarterly review of major projects
• Financial review and analysis of complex projects
• Interacts with Operations, Project Specialist, Contract Management, and Revenue Manager to assist in the overall financial management of his or her assigned projects
• High level of comfort with technology tools and data