Associate Director, Finance Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for and directs procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate financial controls and services.

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:

• Experience implementing new policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, problem resolution and communication skills
• Proficiency using PowerPoint to concisely communicate ideas
• Exposure to Medicaid billing
• Experience in the market access, business development and commercial analytics preferred
• COGNOS and Hyperion experience preferred
• Professional accountancy qualification - Chartered Accountant with current experience in IFRS
• Experience with Legal Entity Control / Group Financial Reporting /Financial Control

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial systems support for the planning process by acting as liaison with the financial information systems group.

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:

• Strong understanding of ERP and finance tools and process within Novartis preferred
• Comfort challenging the status quo to improve business results
• Excel power user and experience with TM1
• Demonstrated experience as a supervisor managing professional, technical and union­ represented staff
• Solid understanding of Mfg Finance processes and management reporting with prior site manufacturing financial experience preferred
• Deep Expertise with SAP and SAP data structure related to materials, costing, inventory valuation and management reporting
• Financial controls knowledge
• Self-Starter with good judgment and decision-making skills, know when to ask for help

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial and accounting oversight for the division through partnership and interaction with Departmental Accounting Services; provide management review and input on Division of Information Technology financial analysis, reports, and rate studies; serve as primary division contact on accounting and financial audit matters.

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

• Experience in a Banking / IB / FS industry / Big 4 environment will be preferred
• Experience of working in an International environment will be an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to train, direct, motivate and develop deputies maintain a strong working relationship with the plant teams
• Understanding of internal control concepts and knowledge of corporate policies and instructions
• CMA/CPA or MBA
• Experience summarizing and presenting to leadership
• Enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft/SmartView
• Work experience in small to medium size biotech and large pharmaceutical company in Commercial is strongly preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership designed to maximize organizational financial operations through comprehensive budgeting and contracting practices, establishing financial controls and prospective budgeting and development planning.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Alliance experience strongly preferred
• Willingness to be hands-on with financial data
• Hands on experience in financial software including Hyperion Financial systems preferred
• Initiative and comfort in an autonomous environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
• Experience of controllership in working in shared services unit with globalized service delivery preferred
• BPA/FRA lead support for Division or subunits
• Diversity of experience working with divisions, accounting, TechOps desirable

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial oversight and controls, procedures, practices, contracts, business plans, and ledgers with variance analysis monthly and provide solutions and correction to financial issues identified.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Financial work experience in a university or similar large de-centralized company
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget formulation, evaluation, and execution
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software
• Related work experience in a large, public institution or similar environment
• Experience with advanced data and analytics software is preferred
• Experience with international projects and associated operational and government requirements
• Working towards or completed MBA, CFA and/or CPA
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills and proficiency in Word