Finance Operations Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for training, mentorship and leadership to define standards, processes and procedures within own area of responsibility but also in the larger circle of concern within the finance and sales teams.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Conversant in all finance disciplines including accounting, tax matters
• Works well under time-sensitive pressure
• A self-starter who can work independently and in teams
• Highly analytical and advanced problem solving skills
• Strong skills in accessing and using analytical tools, advanced IT literacy
• Effective and excellent written and oral communication skills both in English and ideally also in German
• Basic to good understanding of accounting concepts (US GAAP and HGB)
• Experience in optimizing existing processes for improved effectiveness and improved quality of work for the team

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

Previously, I was responsible for direction, guidance and support to the local Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks as necessary to complete end to end finance processes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience delivering effective presentations to senior leadership
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley requirements, audits and internal controls
• Good organizational and calendar management skills are needed
• Support and assist Accounting reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules, Revenue breakdown (i.e., by State, Customer, Type, ), and other key deliverables as assigned
• Work with people who love what they do every day, in an energetic and entrepreneurial culture
• Friday lunches from our very own restaurant partners
• Highly subsidised gym membership
• Prior wine industry and/or food & beverage industry experience is a strong preference

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for operational support for shipment, billing, returns, and credit memo processes to include month-end close coordination with Finance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Consistent track record of on time work product delivery and attention to detail
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational proficiency
• Analytical and financial modeling skills to assist in key business decision-making
• Experience in the creation of quarterly and annual forecasts and annual planning
• Experience in the application of accounting principles to financial reporting, planning, and forecasting
• Excellent attention to detail with accuracy and follow-up skills
• Experience with Oracle R12 and TM1 preferred
• Experience cost accounting preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert oversight of all Lean Six Sigma project keeping abreast of emerging issues, trends, evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts to TD Auto Finance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Supporting the commercial teams in the delivery of our strategy, focusing on the implementation of the Product Quality Framework
• Provide support and challenge across a number of projects within Range, Space, Formats and Design
• Working cross functionally to deliver well-constructed business cases and post investment reviews
• Support in the tracking and delivery of benefits through the various work streams
• Day to day line management, development and coaching of a Commercial Operation Analyst
• Use of computer systems to compile and prepare reports, reconciliations and presentations
• Part qualification in an Accountancy professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA) would be advantageous
• Security or Information Technology Industry experience preferred

Please consider me for the finance operations analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultancy to local organization in finance, controlling and accounting processes and new projects.

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:

• Manage consolidation of operational financial results on an ongoing basis overseeing the reconciliation of plant files to SAP, and alignment of financial metrics
• Support the monthly forecast reviews leading to sub-vertical P&L consolidation and analysis
• Previous experience in a Commercial Finance or Stores Finance Analysis capacity
• Experience of Business Partnering with Senior Stakeholders
• An understanding and appreciation of Retail Operations
• Previous experience in planning, cost control and analytics an advantage
• Capable of operating in a changing and fast moving environment
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat