Manager, Cost Cover Letter

Please consider me for the manager, cost opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert accounting advice to the Sales, Finance and Legal teams regarding key contractual terms and conditions and the related impact to the Company’s financial statements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good IT knowledge (preferable)
• ICT background (preferable)
• Knowledgeable in estimating and cost modelling techniques (preferable)
• Exceptional financial reporting and forecasting abilities
• CPA or CIMA UK certification
• Exhibit knowledge of general construction with strength in data center technology and MEP systems
• Knowledge in project scheduling
• All regulations tied to Cost Basis reporting

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to Operations, including cost analysis, inventory control, product unit cost reporting, identification and tracking of cost savings initiatives and financial reporting for special projects.

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:

• Substantial knowledge of major automotive component production processes, Stamping, Casting, Turning
• Profound CATIA Software skills
• Competence of attending supplier evaluations and cost screenings
• Professional knowledge in assembly line manufacturing, design and costs
• Profound knowledge of sensors, automation systems and robotics, related to assembly line manufacturing
• Experiences in MTM calculation, lean manufacturing and automation
• Substantial knowledge of major automotive component production processes
• Advanced negotiation and communication skills with international internal and external process partners

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

Previously, I was responsible for expert advice, leadership and coaching regarding commercial recommendations and structural negotiation of contract terms and conditions, business case cost construction and bid management to the Management teams, including delivery of P&L workshops.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Completion of monthly/quarterly supplemental schedules
• Oversight of the annual standard cost roll for all of the supported division
• Monitors and assists with coordination of physical inventory counts for the supported division
• Provides training, supervision of direct reports as applicable, for offshore accounting groups within the Division
• Adheres to all Cost Accounting SOX documentation for Cost Accounting Processes and assist with maintaining control documentation
• Advanced knowledge of cost accounting principles, variances, fixed and variable overhead, standard costing
• Professional Certification, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or local equivalent preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Pivots, Vlookups, and similar functionalities

Please consider me for the manager, cost opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for accurate and compliant cost accounting reporting with Corporate policies and local statutory requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Perform monthly review of recovery vs budgeted recovery and actual spend to understand how well current department rates are stating current business conditions preparing information for the annual cost roll initiative
• Strategically suggest changes to rates from current standards that should be used for future business cost estimation
• Oversee team preparation of data analytics and participate in reviews with the operations team to ensure ideas for improvement and actions are taken
• Serve as the liaison for the Global Automotive Costing finance team questions and requests
• Unit rate experience preferred
• IPD Project experience preferred
• Experience in advanced manufacturing and automation industry is preferred
• Producing cost reports with earned value and unit rate experience preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager, cost position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance, supervision and lead the cost control team with regards to preparation of project cost reports and Petrofac internal financial reporting 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:

• This role is key in guiding cost estimating in achieving Aircraft Group financial objectives, maintaining good working relationships with our customers and resolving issues relative to compliance with government procurement regulations
• This role does have the potential for business travel to other Moog sites and customer facilities for proposal discussions, audits and negotiation
• Construction knowledge/background
• Provide support to the Commercial Operations group
• SAP/TM1/Essbase/Hyperion experience an asset
• PQS experience
• Major Capital Improvement Programs experience, Multi-million dollar construction project experience, provide QS analysis, quantity takeoffs and estimating experience
• Able to work on multiple conflicting priorities under time pressure