Finance Manager Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the past eight years steering financial planning and reporting for mid sized businesses, and I’ve repeatedly run into the same challenge: turning numbers into clear action. At my last role I led a budget cycle with 12 departments and a $120 million forecast, and alignment across teams reduced misallocations by a meaningful margin. If I can bring that same focus to [Company Name], I aim to help tighten the link between strategy and numbers. In this role I would apply strong skills in budgeting, forecasting and policy development, with hands on work in financial reporting and accounting systems coordination. I’m comfortable interpreting performance implications for senior teams and I have a track record of coordinating across functions to refine policies and controls. I pay close attention to regulatory requirements and internal standards, and I know how to present financial information clearly to non finance stakeholders. A concrete example from my time at [Previous Company] shows the kind of impact I look for. We revised the capital budgeting process to better align with long term strategy, introducing staged approvals and a refreshed investment appraisal framework. The changes significantly improved project selection quality and provided clearer milestones for monitoring, while keeping the cycle on time and within the approved spending envelope. I’m available to discuss how my experience fits [Company Name] and the Finance Manager role. If that works, I can arrange a time for a chat next week. Kind regards, [Your Name]