Dir, Finance Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for proactive advice and guidance to the finance teams to continuously improve the value added by the accounting and finance functions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Standard Costing, GAAP, Sarbanes – Oxley
• Capital budgeting and accounting expense budgeting
• Drives the standardization of financial and planning processes
• Directs the analysis and oversight of performance to operational budgets including benchmarking and opportunity analysis and ensures day to day cost performance
• Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and policies and procedures
• Ensures the integrity and completeness of financial data and information contained in reports provided to Community Benefit, Region, and Program Office partners by School of Medicine
• Develops staff to ensure high levels of financial and analytical competence, project leadership, and management - or something equivalent
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including excellent interpersonal skills (negotiation, listening and communication), willingness to challenge the "status quo", demonstrated political savvy, and open, collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork and partnership

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative support and conduct simple finance reconciliations and reporting to the finance/accounting organization.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Pharmaceutical or bio-tech experience strongly preferred
• Possess advanced finance, accounting, and analytical skills
• Requires strong process and people leadership skills
• High business acumen and increased collaboration with both functional business leaders
• Customer service awareness and commercial mentality
• Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office essential
• Possesses advanced finance, accounting, and analytical skills
• Proven track record of driving process improvements that create efficiency and value add analytics in large organizations

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

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support and conducts simple finance reconciliations and reporting to the finance/accounting organization.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong knowledge and experience with program execution/Project Finance in a DoD environment
• Experience in training the development of policies and procedures
• Requires a BA/BS in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or Economics, or related field
• Commitment to Duke TIP’s mission
• Strong interest in staying current with effective financial strategies and utilizing this knowledge to make recommendations regarding financial processes for Duke TIP
• Proficiency in financial systems, project management tools, computer literacy, and database management
• Expertise with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Maintain detailed forecasting models

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for effective reporting and analysis for supported businesses / functions and Finance partners as required, liaising directly with key stakeholders.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Extensive experience utilize data, including
• Experience supporting and advising business executives
• Knowledge and experience regarding both manufacturing and product sourcing environments
• Develop and maintain consolidated reporting, monitor actual spending vs
• Manufacturing experiences strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success working in a deadline driven, multi-task environment
• Well organized and structured with attention to detail
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment with SAP

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and analytical support within the business on accounting, finance, or reporting issues.

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

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and SAP R3
• Experience in managing a large complex budget with funding from multiple sources
• Demonstrated knowledge of the financial complexities associated with sponsored projects and contracts
• Experience in using accounting/financial software applications
• Experience in leading change initiatives, formulating policy and development and implementation of new financial strategies and procedures
• Evidence of effective working relationships with both colleagues and or clients and using tact and diplomacy with others to gain cooperation
• Proven experience in financial reports and forecasting
• Demonstrated record of streamlining operations through process improvement and automation