Financial Systems Cover Letter

Please consider me for the financial systems opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance to persons designing and implementing computer hardware/software/systems/interfaces/applications that will run on various platforms.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Very customer-focused
• Highly developed proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of applicable finance computer software and applications ( Oracle Hyperion Planning, Peoplesoft, and Oracle e-business Suite)
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of finance and accounting
• Previous experience working with a financial consolidation application require4d, HFM preferred
• Possess an understanding of financial processes, such as close, consolidations & reporting, planning, forecasting and reporting
• Basic understanding of accounting/finance principles
• Detailed understanding of common industry standard business practices as related to Accounting (AR, AP, GL, Invoicing, Inventory)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and guidance to team members and users regarding hardware, software and enterprise applications using documented best practice standards.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with ERP system to include financial systems administration from the functional aspect and strong reporting skills
• Experience with security administration of financial/database/reporting systems including maintenance of user credentials, security groups, permission assignments
• Experience with cash payment systems, prefer experience with CASHNet
• Experience with an automated document management system
• Proficiency with Windows software, MS Office, relational databases and reporting tools
• Experience working with an OLAP toolset
• Proven experience working within the Hyperion Planning toolset (Planning Data Forms, Smart Lists, Menus, Smart View, Financial Reporting, Web Analysis, Shared Services)
• In-depth understanding of multi-dimension Schemas/database architecture

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the financial systems position.

Previously, I was responsible for consulting for all hardware, software and programming needs for Operations Finance systems as needed.

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

• Have a demonstrable working familiarity with computer software applications designed for business productivity for example
• Good email drafting skills
• Experience or training with Elite Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Crystal Reports, Microsoft Access, Excel, MS Visual Studio/.Net
• Experience or training with OLAP and ETL tools such as Hyperion Essbase, MSAS, SSIS, Cognos, Business Objects
• In-depth analytical skills and expert knowledge of financial applications
• Previous experience in project management, preferably finance related projects
• Highly motivated self-starter who works very well with a team and is customer service driven
• Intermediate knowledge in developing windows applications using VBA

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance to the Manager and Director of Finance in the day-to-day operations, primarily supporting Elite 3E and its other business applications that integrate with Elite.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Intermediate knowledge in managing relational database (MS Access, SQL Server Database)
• Intermediate knowledge in SQL Management
• PeopleSoft Financials/SCM (NU Financials)Debugging, Problem Solving
• Proficiency with PeopleCode or an object oriented programming language (PeopleCode, Java,etc.)
• Good knowledge of SAP, mainly in FI/CO module
• Strong knowledge in one of multiple finance processes
• Strong understanding of data flows, database structure, and financial report writing
• Experience in an institution of higher education business unit

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting, Planning, Programming, Execution Status, and Budget Support for USARCENT using DoD Legacy and Enterprise systems of record.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience creating Essbase calculation scripts
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and deFacto or equivalent ERP systems
• Project management experience managing ERP system upgrades, enhancements and implementations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
• Daily/weekly checks to validate the data inputs
• Dealing with support queries from the business that the local T&E co-ordinators cannot answer
• Working with test team around regression testing for Workday’s two upgrades annually
• Developing reporting as requested by the business