Financial Analyst, Planning Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for cost, schedule, financial analysis/reporting, funding planning, reporting, monitoring, and analysis support, utilizing standard company tools, and in compliance with standard processes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Provide support and mentorship to team members
• Document planning process in the form of procedures, methodology, Handle various sizes of data in populating reporting tools and verifying quality assurance
• Possess strong oral, written and analytical skills
• Attention to detail while maintaining quality standards
• Extensive knowledge and application of accounting principals, and financial planning concepts&techniques
• Above average Excel skills and experience with computer spreadsheet modeling
• Professional with previous experience in areas of Accounting, Economics and Business
• Advanced English language proficiency

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for financial consulting and strategic support to the Retail division, including analysis related to all reporting, planning, and forecasting deliverables, financial presentations, ad-hoc financial and operational analysis, industry / peer group comparisons, and other projects.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Cost accounting proficiency
• Deploys a proactive approach to identifying needs early and mobilizing solutions before asked
• Leader in best practice sharing across functions
• Financial forecast modeling (income statement, cash flow, balance sheet)
• Track record of delivering solutions to assigned tasks utilizing a proactive approach to problem
• Experience working with online advertising and subscriptions-based revenues
• Analytical background working directly in an FP&A environment modeling bookings, revenue, costs and expenses
• UAT experience including script development and execution preferred

I would like to submit my application for the financial analyst, planning opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to Manager of Corporate Planning & Analysis and VP of Financial Planning & Analysis via summary schedules and ad hoc analyses.

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

• Establish Targets
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis of profit and loss statements, Free cash flow statement, Balance sheet, forecasting and actual proofing, fixed assets -capital and depreciation
• Management of risk and opportunities projections
• Budgetting experience
• Positive attitude, organized, good interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under presure
• Flexible schedule to work in critical times in extended hours.​
• Strong functional leadership and communication skills - capable of working at both micro and macro levels

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

Previously, I was responsible for relevant financial (actuals vs forecasts), non-financial information, as well as business analysis to the business partners at the right time and right quality.

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:

• Familiar with financial reporting systems such as SAP, Hyperion suite, Cognos Reporting and Planning, TM1 or other similar systems
• Professional qualification in finance (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or economics, or applicable discipline
• Experience working as a finance analyst
• Knowledge and practice of business process management, budgeting and finance operations
• Healthcare finance background is preferred
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Planning software strongly preferred
• A graduate in business or public administration is preferred
• Fresh Graduate is also welcome

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

Previously, I was responsible for support in the financial analysis and various reports to management to communicate performance and Freight drivers.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Statistics and/or Business
• Competent with advanced features & database functionality of Microsoft Excel
• Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise, gained through previous project based roles
• Proficient in major ERP system financials (Oracle, PeopleSoft, JDEdwards, SAP)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal departments
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel – super user, understanding of MS Access)
• MBA or CFA with a concentration in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is preferred
• Profiecient with numerous computer applications – spreadsheets, databases and report writers