Financial Analyst, Retail Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial and cost accounting support for manufacturing plant, with an emphasis on SAP FICO.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Detail oriented and able to multi-task and manage priorities
• Demonstrated Analystical skills
• Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse and Hyperion
• Strong history of leadership and project management experience
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Access and Excel, Hyperion Essbase
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment • Build effective business partnerships
• A keen passion to learn and pick things up quickly
• An inquisitive nature to understand and drive business performance and change

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial modeling and analytical support related to the company’s accounting policies of depreciation calculations and other P&L impact of capital project.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Solid understanding of financial statements, their interrelationships and financial reporting
• CPA, CFA, or related designation
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and actively pursues opportunities to learn
• Self-starter who anticipates business needs and thinks proactively
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for assigned business unit(s) or department(s) to support company reporting cycles
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of business unit or departmental budgets
• Track record of driving bottom line results by leveraging strong financial leadership and cross-functional partnerships
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L variance analysis

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial modeling and analytical support related to VMware’s accounting policies of depreciation calculations and other P&L impact of capital project.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong analytical and IT skills (particularly Excel)
• Familiarity with other MS applications (Word and Powerpoint)
• Proven proficiency in ERP systems
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, other data manipulation)
• Comfort in managing through change
• Experience with Material Ledger, Supply Chain systems and processes
• IT savvy with previous experience using VBA and writing SQL queries
• Inquisitive, insightful and solutions based

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial modeling and analytical support related to VMware’s accounting policies of depreciation calculations and other P&L impact of additional IT infra.

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 self-starter, proactive rather than reactive
• Attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Business Intelligence Systems
• Flexibility to travel domestically and occasionally internationally as needed
• Have balanced analytical and creative thinking skills
• Effectively synthesize and present complex data
• Have strong knowledge of Excel, SAP & Essbase
• Advanced computer and data management skills (e.g., Essbase, Hyperion Planning, Microsoft Office Applications)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for modeling analysis for future initiatives and strategic changes such as M&A, new business, and cost accounting practice changes.

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:

• Strategic thinker with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to deal with ambiguity and work comfortably with incomplete information
• Able to communicate responses in a clear and concise manner
• Able to collaborate and compromise with multiple cross-functional partners
• Confident presenting to marketing and finance stake-holders, able to defend their perspective and able to deliver difficult/unfavorable information in a productive manner
• Able to develop strong relationships and influence others, including long distance/phone relationships
• Operates independently within own scope of responsibility under general supervision
• Able to prioritize and operate with a sense of urgency when needed, able to prioritize the needs of various customers (retail and BU partners, ANPD leadership)