Financial Operations Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance and support for incoming requests and incidents related to computer systems, software, and hardware.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the creation and use of pivot tables
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office and Finance/General Ledger applications
• Excellent communication, liaison and problem solving skills with PDC operations at all locations
• Parts accounting practices and systems at MBUSA (SAP, Paragon)
• SAP (or major ERP) experience preferred
• Provide ad hoc analyses and/or research issues as requested by company management
• Assists with the preparation of quarterly analysis of price and revenue information by customer

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for FTPS (Forestlands Transaction Processing System), fiber sales, fiber procurement invoicing, accounts receivables, land sales and SAP systems and transactions.

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

• Experience with management reporting, ad hoc analysis and expense controls preferred
• Excellent systems skills including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Critical problem solving, imagination, and diplomacy
• Experience in Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Reporting, and Product Line Evaluation
• Previous experience with development of Pro-forma Financial Statements
• Knowledge of the principles of Financial Analysis
• MIS and MBA / MHA
• Hyperion proficiency

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to the manufacturing site Finance teams as necessary on legal entity set up, project set up, cost center set up, accounting of business events and questions around Medtronic Finance policies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Detail oriented, self-motivated and highly analytical yet agile
• High level of proficiency with Excel and presentation tools
• Experience with database programs, FileMaker, SAP, Business Objects, Tableau
• Develop an expertise in the business we support
• Identify improvements on the workflow or system and collaborate with the internal business teams and managers to implement the necessary changes
• Be able to work extra hours, specifically during the month end close cycle and any project based work that require additional hours
• Prepare, analyze and distribute preliminary and final retail & department financial statement packages to department heads
• Provide analysis including write-ups for period and quarterly reporting

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance and support for computer systems, software and hardware both in person and over the phone.

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 business analytics and financial reporting tools
• Strong PC skills including a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot table, advanced formulas
• Proficient in advanced functionality of Microsoft Excel and Access, pivot tables, Vlookups
• Experience with Nestle Costing in SAP preferred
• CSPR and Cognos EFBI experience is highly preferred
• Prefer knowledge of recruiting/hiring practices
• Possess a financial designation
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, Host Analytics, or similar scale ERP and reporting platforms

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

Previously, I was responsible for consultative assessments to business units for quality management systems and other key business processes and assess opportunities to kaizen current processes to achieve improved business results.

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

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Background in Business, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Project Accounting, Accounting, or Project Coordination/Management preferred
• Experience with material cost analysis and reporting is preferred
• Experience of Business Partnering with the Program, Supply Chain and other functions
• Good verbal and written communication, presentation, and leadership skills are invaluable
• Experience with cost analysis and reporting is preferred
• Leadership capabilities demonstrated through process improvements, project management, leveraging others and ownership of results
• Self-initiative and commitment to excellence