Lead Financial Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for expert analysis and evaluations on financial, accounting, cost and trend reports in order to improve the results of the organization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Oracle or Encore experience
• Demonstrated understanding and utilization of financial analysis, modeling and concepts
• Experience building ALLL models
• Proven experience with communicating across all levels of the organization
• High energy person with attention to detail
• Strong sense of internal controls
• Fluency (written and verbal) in Spanish preferred
• Prior financial reporting and planning experience preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the lead financial analyst position.

Previously, I was responsible for fP&A analysis (including but not limited to: financial and business planning, operational reporting, forecasting, O&M budgeting, financial and cost analysis, financial performance reporting, etc.) to programs, projects, and initiatives throughout IT.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Very good understanding of accounting processes and principles
• Experience working in government contracting firm
• Experience with EXCEL, PowerPoint, the Hyperion Financial Reporting tool (Horizon or LPAS Legacy instances, Cost-point)
• Knowledge of FASB and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Support of Forward Pricing Rate Submissions and Audit Requests
• Plan indirect expenditures and provide monthly variances analyses
• Perform cost allocation, setting up cost control systems, collecting data, controlling costs and preparing reports that maintain the company's cost accounting system
• Work closely with the D&I Central FP&A team on key deliverables

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial analysis of inventory driven cost, material and enterprise standard cost variances, forecast impact of cost changes.

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

• Possesses and applies knowledge of financial analysis principles and practices
• Able to handle competing priorities simultaneously
• Oracle Hyperion/IBM Cognos experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience in preparing executive summaries
• Masters in Finance or Accounting - Preferred
• Dynamic, self-motivated accounting professional with strong people management skills
• Business Objects or similar data query tool experience
• Proven track record of self-movitation, proactivity, creative & independent thinking, and pragmatic drive for results

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for financial analysis of all revenue channels, on-going operating variable results (ie VCP analysis), and base cost analysis.

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 and/or knowledge of PE accounting and administration issues is strongly desirable as related to partnership allocation methodologies, management fee calculations, performance/”waterfall” calculations and allocations, private investments’ trade mechanics and tracking, special purpose vehicle (SPV) dynamics, master-feeder accounting and basic knowledge on private investments valuations
• Power user of MS office products particularly Excel & PowerPoint
• Proven track record of improving processes through automation of functions
• Basic knowledge of accounting (SAP 98-1), expense accruals, reclass, capitalization rules, and amortization/depreciation
• Exposure to accounting related work
• Experience with business case review (desirable)
• Involvement in leading cost saving project
• Strong excel skills (lookup functions, pivot tables, reference formulas)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial support and analysis of the IO Europe MDS P&L, including service offering financial performance, P&L hydraulics, analysis of the MDS cost base and measurement of other key financial KPI’s.

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:

• Extensive knowledge of computer software, general ledger and financial systems
• Accounting, finance or audit experience
• Knowledge of reporting and analytics related functions
• FASB Accounting Standards Codification (GAAP)
• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Financial system audits as needed for quality checks and standards.*
• Revenue integrity and price analysis as needed.*
• Serves on Committees as needed representing finance.*