Strategic Finance Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal control, and Company policies and procedures in all areas of responsibility.

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:

• Valuation experience using discounted cash flow, comparable companies, and precedent transactions
• Skilled in writing and presenting to senior management
• Experience working with Monte Carlo simulation tools (like @Risk or Crystal Ball)
• Entry level knowledge in financial data extraction and analysis
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage
• Driver of change, exceptional business partnering and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills with all levels and functions
• Operate independently and adaptable to changing requirements

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction on a wide variety of applicable statutes, policies and procedures.

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:

• Works on assignments typically of moderate to advanced complexity
• Trains, mentors and coaches others as needed
• Works under moderate supervision with latitude for independent judgment
• Strong understanding of business lines/products supported
• General business knowledge and knowledge of the business supported helpful
• Commercial finance experience preferred
• Strategic and creative thinker, with particular emphasis on evaluating new opportunities and changing marketplace and media consumption dynamics
• Gifted simplifier and visionary with outstanding quantitative skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial and operational planning, forecasting and analysis/commentary at the market level to provide a financial perspective to the business planning process.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel, Hyperion Essbase and SAP
• Previous experience managing financial planning process within Abbott is highly desirable
• Strong proficiency in Financial systems
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the workplace
• Knowledge of finance modules of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as PeopleSoft and SAP
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (advanced Excel helpful)
• Advanced problem solving, negotiation, analytical and communication skills
• Prior experience managing a team in a large corporate setting, preferably in a services industry

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the strategic finance position.

Previously, I was responsible for financial planning & analysis and all necessary financial reports to GM as a financial guidance to the business operation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Lead a team that creates artifacts (e.g., requirements, system flow diagrams) to bring people along with their ideas and drive solution alternatives discussions with cross-functional teams, including Finance and Technology leaders, that delivers results
• Investigates cross-functional operational and financial risks & opportunities
• Conducts analysis of investigation through complex models
• Develops recommendations based on fact-based analysis
• Communicates findings and recommendations with business unit, functional, and segment leadership
• Owns project planning and execution for approved projects, including plan, build, and hypercare phases
• Requires solid, strong skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• May lead projects and teams, including project planning, scheduling and obtaining resources to ensure objectives are met

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to other functional groups that require enterprise-level financial information such as investor relations, treasury and corporate strategy.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent process manager, creating clear systems that all can easily follow
• Sound knowledge of accounting and financial reporting concepts
• Substantial experience with preparing and presenting MS PowerPoint presentations to business management
• Qualified ACCA or CIMA Accountant
• Experience in dealing with foreign currencies
• Related industry experience focused on managing complex streams of work and requiring powerful collaboration preferred
• Proven track record of problem solving and analytics, is comfortable with operating in various financial systems, and can work across a matrix
• Proficient with data analytics (SQL, Hive, Python) and front-end reporting tools (Business Objects, Tableau)