This Finance Director is writing to a firm of Financial Headhunters to express his interest in the advertised position of Group Finance Director which they are handling.
The cover letter does not 'beat about the bush', instead it gets straight to the point and makes clear that he is, in his opinion, a suitable candidate to be considered for this high level position.
You should note also in this cover letter that he has responded to a request for information about his current salary and remuneration package, noting the various components that make up the package, but being non-specific on some items in order to leave some room for negotiation.
Sample Cover Letter For Finance Director
Finance Director Cover Letter BeginsMr. Peter French
Gardner Rombert
Zennet Buildings
Heavilee Street,
Parkway
Staffordshire,
ST33 6HB
20 December 2008
Dear Peter,
Group Finance Director (North West)
I wish to apply for the above appointment and attach my CV for your information and attention. I would very much like to meet and discuss my interest in this application when I believe I can also explain how my experience and abilities are directly relevant to the role that you describe.
To highlight just some of the areas where I can demonstrate my suitability I have:
- Considerable experience of change management in complex business environments. I have restructured Groups so that fiscally and operationally they best meet the objectives of Group strategy.
- Worked closely with my CEO developing strategy as part of the key leadership team and then building the financial and operational plans to fulfil that strategy. Frequently deputising for the CEO I then took responsibility for ensuring ongoing implementation.
- Current experience in reshaping an acquisition based in the North West having secured a significant contract with Network Rail to radically improve the communications infrastructure and thus efficiency.
- Developed funding allowing growth to occur whilst keeping tight overall control in investment and working capital. I also have much experience at setting up efficient cash pooling systems ensuring best utilisation of cash resources.
- Active involvement in acquisition strategies, followed by implementation from the acquisition itself through to ensuring subsequent business integration.
- Successfully ensured that subsidiary companies are able to remain within Group objectives.
As requested, my remuneration package includes a base salary of £130,000, car allowance of £11,400, bonus, pension, health assurances and other standard benefits.
I can be contacted at any time on my mobile number, 07186 5101527 and would be very pleased to have the opportunity to discuss this appointment.
Yours sincerely,
Charles Fender
Enc.
Finance Director Cover Letter Ends
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