Senior Finance Business Partner Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for key financial support to aid in business decision-making and strategic planning, including supporting forecasting, financial modeling and investment analysis processes including the preparation of forecasts, financial models, and investment analyses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Gain a deep understanding of the Finance stakeholder’s business objectives and challenges, while sharing perspectives on progressive business ideas and emerging technologies to drive and deliver transformational change
• Build credibility and serve as a trusted technology adviser to Finance stakeholders and consult with business leaders to identify strategic technology needs and provide guidance based on market trends
• Serve as a liaison between IT and the Business, providing the highest level of customer satisfaction and partnership, ensuring that IT services are delivered as committed
• Ensure compliance with corporate technology, information security, audit, and governance processes and standards
• Collaborate with Business Owners of various Financial processes to analyze problems/opportunities, identify and present ROI of Information Technology
• Work with program/project management and systems development to define, propose, and implement new IT capabilities
• Solid experience and/or knowledge of Corporate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Tax Management, Financial Accounting, Capital Expenditure Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting, Cash Management, Credit Management and other Finance sub-functions
• Analytical expertise with experience in calculating return on investment for IT

Please consider me for the senior finance business partner opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for accurate, transparent and timely financial analysis to support business partners and leadership team in decision making processes.

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:

• Significant experience in banking insurance environment with strong business relationships
• Post qualification experience in either a finance business partner or a transaction services role
• Willingness to get hands on involved in multiple projects
• Excellent business orientation, with understanding of the key drivers, issues, constraints of the business
• Translates information into valuable insights and actionable recommendations
• Mitigates risks between business goals and accounting principles and controls
• Excellent financial background, qualified accountant
• Being a real support to the business unit CEO, ensuring complete alignment and playing a key part in determining the strategy of the business

I would like to submit my application for the senior finance business partner opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for meaningful insights on competitor landscape, financial analytics and market to support your stakeholder’s decision making.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Familiarity with ITIL (esp
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
• Interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skills
• Working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines, including but not limited to compensation practices, organizational diagnosis and design, learning and development, employee relations, and performance management
• Experience supporting product development, technology teams preferred
• Organizational Development and Change Management experience preferred
• Strong PC Skills – high level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Finance systems (Agresso would be advantageous)
• Enthusiastic, committed and flexible to the demands of a fast-paced business with a significant amount of change

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior finance business partner position.

Previously, I was responsible for essential decision support for both on-going business and new business opportunities to capitalize on shifting competitive landscape and market forces.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in accounting and financial management with particular emphasis on management reporting and budgeting
• Current knowledge of government budgeting requirements including Australian Accounting Standards, Public Finance & Audit Act 1983, New South Wales Treasurer's Directions and Treasury Circulars
• Expert in customary Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Advanced skills in other financial performance systems (e.g., Hyperion, Oracle)
• Delivers clear, concise and accountable communications
• Effectiveness in a complex, fast-paced and potentially ambiguous environment
• Experience with global teams is preferred
• Extensive professional experience in Finance, Consulting or Strategy roles

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior finance business partner position.

Previously, I was responsible for market Area management team with financial information, business review and analysis and use this information to lead the planning, performance management, decision making and controlling processes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a diverse, global environment
• Knowledge of the application of the Public finance and Audit Act 1983, Treasurer’s Directions and Australian Accounting Standards, with a broad understanding of relevant Government policies and systems
• Good overall understanding of accounting principles and financial planning concepts
• Intermediate level skills in MS Word and PowerPoint
• Detail orientation with high attention to quality and accuracy
• ACCA or similar qualification in progress would be an advantage
• RAS/IFRS main principles knowledge, FP&A experience and/or business partnering & support experience with analysis and evaluations