Senior Director, Finance Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial direction/support to operations and sales functions on revenue related activities (i.e., US GAAP and Annualized Renewal Run Rate “ARR”).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Identifying issues and opportunities
• Driving congruence amongs finance, systems, org
• Retail and/or Wholesale industry experience and knowledge are critical
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, formula creation, at minimum)
• Significant experience presenting to executive level leaders
• Proven financial analytics experience
• PeopleSoft experience experience with ERP implementations
• Global or international work experience

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for iptiQ EMEA's liability valuations on different bases (Luxembourg statutory, US GAAP, Solvency II, EVM);.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to think strategically but also willing and able to roll up sleeves and work tactically
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite of Tools
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant corporate and government regulations and standards
• Advanced understanding of CAS and FAR regulations
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of financial analysis
• Advanced knowledge of different contract types
• Advanced understanding of overhead rate centers applying knowledge to bid decisions
• Communicates a clear vision of team direction and aligns projects with key company and business goals

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for internal and external financial statement in compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• CPA/MBA or equivalent level business qualification
• Proven track record of Managing an organization at various levels with preference given to senior or executive level management
• Proven leadership competency
• BA or BS in Finance, Accounting or a related area (MA or MS preferred)
• Experience effectively accessing, organizing and analyzing financial data from an enterprise software system (Oracle and/or MaaS360 experience preferred)
• Contribute to the strategic business leadership for the division
• Oversee staffing, performance management and coaching/development of the Finance & Accounting professional staff
• Self-starter, exceptional motivation to make process definitions and improvements

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of results (GAAP and Statutory) by business lines on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

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 leadership and communication skills, comfortable presenting to the most senior levels of the organization
• Passion for leading and developing talent
• Confidence when dealing with uncertainty
• Proven project management experience in an operational finance environment including relevant industry qualification (APM, PRINCE 2)
• Change management strength
• Strategic business acumen and analytical capabilities
• Superior collaboration and influence management skill
• Proven people development and leadership capabilities

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for timely and accurate financial information and reporting in accordance with Group, Region and Business timetables and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

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

• Recognizes and develops talent – enjoys mentoring
• Lodging/ hospitality industry experience and knowledge of BMSC programs and services, funding sources and organization strongly preferred
• Knowledge of BMSC, generally accepted finance and accounting policies, and financial management tools, methodologies, governance frameworks and processes
• Strong financial analysis, decision making, and project management skills
• Work cross functionally within a multicultural environment to resolve complex issues
• Manage and prioritize multiple and competing priorities in order to meet timelines
• Knowledge of HFM, Essbase, Excel, PowerPoint
• Critical thinking, analytical skills and business acumen needed to make decisions, solve problems, and manage time and people resources