Finance Development Program Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for a final project presentation to plant and corporate finance leaders including the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Controller, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, Vice President of Internal Audit, and the Director of Financial Accounting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• In the process of obtaining CPA/CMA certification
• Willingness to learn new things and take on new responsibilities
• Working toward CPA or CMA accreditation
• Minimum of 9 credit hours of Accounting coursework completed
• Geographical flexibility
• Applicants should be Sophomore of Junior accounting or finance majors
• Finance majors should be on track to have 9 credit of accounting by graduation
• Demonstrated technical & analytical proficiency

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial and business results/analyses to applicable area management and corporate finance to keep them well informed of key financial and business issues.

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

• Analyze financial statements to support expense control, accurate reporting, and effective investment management
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and Target Corporation Standard Control guidelines for assigned responsibilities
• Compile data, analyze results and share recommendations to key leaders and decision-makers inside and outside of Target
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4, Honors 2.1 or equivalent
• Extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership initiative
• Effective English and Chinese communication skills
• Driven, self-starting with strong learning abilities
• Financial analysis and financial modeling experience, budgeting, forecasting, and planning

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to finance managers in producing financial reports, reconciling these to the accounting system and supporting audit requirements.

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:

• Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint skills preferred
• Previous internships within the Finance or Accounting industry
• Strong interest in working at a manufacturing facility in an accounting role
• Minimum of 12 credit hours in Accounting coursework preferred
• Internship or prior work experience in the Finance/Accounting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• A record of achievement
• Meet deadlines and produce high quality work on a consistent basis

I am excited to be applying for the position of finance development program. 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 finance leadership including: Financial Planning & Analysis of company’s Operations, Accounting compliance, Tax assistance and Investor Relations support.

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

• Eligibility to sit for the CPA or other relevant certification based on education
• Enthusiastic, creative, and takes initiative
• Experience with accounting, reporting and analytics
• Prior intern or work experience in a finance or accounting role is preferred
• Bachelors or better in Business, Finance, Management, Accounting or related field
• Graduates with strong interest in finance career
• Prior intern or co-op experience in the financial field
• Drive audits and facilitate process improvements

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to the Finance Division leadership, to include: Financial Planning & Analysis of company’s Operations, Accounting compliance, Tax assistance and Investor Relations support.

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

• Providing insightful analysis that is used to generate value for the business
• Introducing new / improved ideas and processes that demonstrate create thinking and problem resolution
• Shaping solutions out of complexity and making the right choices between short, medium & long term
• Thriving in a high performance finance culture where success is directly linked to delivery of key initiatives and projects
• A well-rounded academic background with an interest in financial management
• Excel, PowerPoint and Word proficiency Relevant internship experience and leadership in school or community organizations
• Minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale
• Analyzes and interprets complex financial information