Finance Director Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last decade steering finance teams through growth and complexity, and I’m drawn to the chance to apply that experience at [Company Name]. In my current role, I helped simplify the planning cycle for a business of about $1.2 billion in revenue, cutting the monthly close to 5 days and enabling faster decision making across PD, FP&A, and treasury. I won’t pretend there aren’t challenges, but I prefer clear plans and practical outcomes over grand promises. I bring strong skills in strategic planning, risk and compliance oversight, and stakeholder management. I’ve built robust governance processes, aligned finance with operations, and partnered with the CFO and executive team to shape the five-year plan. I’m comfortable working with audit, tax, treasury, and commercial leaders to balance growth with value preservation, and I understand how to translate numbers into actionable guidance for non-finance leaders. A concrete example from my time at [Previous Company] stands out. We faced a liquidity crunch in the second half of a fiscal year and reworked cashflow forecasting, renegotiated supplier terms, and tightened working capital. Within six months, we achieved a stable funding position and significantly improved creditor terms, helping the business weather a volatile market while protecting margins. I value clear process, accurate reporting, and practical risk control. I’m available to discuss how my background aligns with the Finance Director role at [Company Name]. If you’d like, we can arrange a time for a quick chat to review how I approach strategy, governance, and people leadership. Kind regards, [Your Name]