Financial Analyst, Senior Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for advice and guidance to business partners on a range of financial accounting issues relating to Averages.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced excel skills and understanding of financial models
• Detail oriented and can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Great Plains and BI360 reporting experience
• Familiarity with Net Sales Accounting and accounting for Deductions from Net Sales
• Familiarity with Accounting for Marketing Expenses and General Accrual Accounting
• Knowledge and/or experience with SAP and TM1 (or other Financial Reporting Tools)
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP, and SRM

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial statements and timely resolution of issues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent MS Office, SAP and other relevant system skills
• Experience and familiarity with SQL, Cognos (TM1), or similar tools
• Comfortable handling large volumes of complex data and presenting findings to senior management
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams in an unstructured environment
• Strong influence skills and executive presence
• Experience with financial systems (Cognos, TM1)
• Own P&L management of a large and rapidly growing business
• Impact and influence at a senior level to ensure business controllership while adding measurable value

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for financial and accounting support to assigned management teams in the preparation of financial statements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities with emphasis on communication and presentations with senior management
• Superior spreadsheet modeling and presentation skills with robust knowledge of MS Excel
• Track record of analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Basic understanding of accounting guidelines and principles
• High level experience with Access, Excel, Budgeting and Reporting
• Flexible and positive attitude to achieve results
• Some SOX knowledge
• Experience with setting up financial models from scratch

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight of the Company’s financial statements to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting.

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

• Strong sense of teamwork and meeting the needs of our business partners
• Actively participates in meetings and fosters open dialogue amongst members
• Of F&A and TCAM
• SOX and US GAAP
• Proficient working knowledge of financial forecasting and budgeting
• Adapt to changes, and manage several assignments simultaneously, set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently within established guidelines
• Perform under deadlines, and be willing to work long hours if needed to complete projects on time
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint abilities a mus

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for recommendations for improving financial management or accounting business processes, information flows, data requirements, and supporting financial management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Innovative style with a “roll-up-the-sleeves” attitude
• Knowledge of SAP and/or Essbase
• Experience in labor planning
• Prior experience working with SAP and Hyperion is strongly preferred
• Experience in financial systems and databases
• Excellent oral and written communication skills strong leadership and focus
• Proven record of results working with senior management
• Technical proficiency with financial application software is essential, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)