Accomplished finance leader with a work history of consistently exceeding job performance objectives.

  Promoted to positions of greater responsibility at General Dynamics for outstanding performance.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication, interpersonal and oral presentation skills.

  Impeccable judgment, poise and professionalism to proactively identify and resolve problems.

  Solid analytical, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Ensured compliance with Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), other government regulations and company policies and procedures.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Adxxxxxxnced Excel; Oracle; Concur; and CostPoint.

 
> Financial Analysis > Financial Reporting > Budget Preparation

> ROI Analysis > Forecasting > Federal Customer Billing

> Accounts Payable > Financial Statements > Contracts Administration

General Dynamics Mission Systems Fairfax, XXXXXX Apr. 2006-Present

Senior Financial Analyst (Apr. 2012-Present)

  Prepare and present financial forecasts, including revenue, cost and profitability.

  Present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and profitability analysis.

  Communicate effectively with senior managers, project managers, financial analysts and contract administrators.

  Serve as a mentor and coach to junior financial analysts.

  Facilitate the work of internal and external auditors.

  Contribute to financial feasibility studies regarding new projects and the submission of proposals.

Senior Billing Specialist (Feb. 2008-Apr. 2012)

  Interpreted contract briefs and agreements, including sub-contracts.

  Prepared and submitted accurate invoices to xxxxxxriety of federal government and subcontractor customers, including Complex Cost Plus (CPFF, CPAF, CPIF); Time & Material (T&M); and Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

  Setup and determined T&M bill rate; ACRN Maintenance; fees; contract reconciliations; and pre-closeout.

  Reviewed the invoices of peers for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to customers.

  Monitored accounts receixxxxxxbles and collections.

Senior Specialist Accounting, Accounts Payable (Apr. 2006-Jan. 2008)

  Enhanced operating margins and profit-abilities while conducting cost-benefit analysis for GDMS senior managers, including securing approxxxxxxl for outsourcing of GDMS freight payment system.

  Played an integral role formulating GDMS freight payment agreement with D2L, including establishing processes and procedures and overseeing implementation.

General Dynamics Mission Systems Fairfax, XXXXXX Apr. 2006-Present

Senior Specialist Accounting, Accounts Payable (Apr. 2006-Jan. 2008)

  Represented GDMS on the company s Freight Traffic Council, analyzing and presenting quarterly accounts payable freight payment data.

  Ensured all freight invoice payments were properly coded, approved and paid in a timely manner.

  Received, documented and resolved problematic AP issues.

  Conducted a monthly business meal audit for the Travel Department and participated in a quarterly timesheet audit to ensure company policies and procedures were being followed.

Previously:

Business Manager, Starbucks Coffee Co. McLean, XXXXXX July 2003-Apr. 2006

  Earned the Presidential Excellence Award for exceeding the revenue budget by 25% and net profitability by 15% for fiscal year, 2004-2005.

  Led high-volume retail establishment with annual revenue of $5 million, including all staff.

  Managed financial forecasts, including revenue, cost and profitability and prepared financial reports.

  Analyzed and xxxxxxlidated forecast against actual financial results.

Financial Advisor, KPMG Amsterdam, The Netherlands Mar. 1997-Apr. 2004

  Provided financial advice to nearly 30 firms across multiple industries.

  Exxxxxxluated business plans, analyzed potential return on investment and developed financial strategies to achieve their clients financial goals.

  Drafted contracts and agreements and worked closely with colleagues to execute deliverables.

AMSCO Project Manager, International Finance Corp. Washington, DC May 1991-Apr. 1997

  Identified, negotiated and acquired 20 firms from Africa for management contracts over a six year period.

  Contributed to increasing management fees performance bonus by an average of 15% over five years.

  Led feasibility studies; management audits; business plan formulations; and staffing and financial restructuring projects while also preparing the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the clients.

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Bradford (United Kingdom) 

Master of Arts (MA), Marketing, Webster University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations/Economics, University of Minnesota

Dear Hiring Manager,

With this letter, I wish to express my genuine interest in becoming your (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an accomplished finance leader with a work history of consistently exceeding job performance objectives. During my career at General Dynamics, I have been promoted to positions of greater responsibility for outstanding performance. I offer stellar listening, verbal communication, interpersonal and oral presentation skills, as well as impeccable judgment, poise and professionalism to proactively identify and resolve problems.

Since Apr. 2012, I have served as a Senior Financial Analyst for General Dynamics Mission Systems. In this capacity, I prepare and present financial forecasts, including revenue, cost and profitability. Additionally, I present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and profitability analysis. I also serve as a mentor and coach to junior financial analysts and facilitate the work of internal and external auditors. Furthermore, I contribute to financial feasibility studies regarding new projects and the submission of proposals. Previously, as a Senior Billing Specialist, I prepared and submitted accurate invoices to xxxxxxriety of federal government and subcontractor customers, including Complex Cost Plus (CPFF, CPAF, CPIF); Time & Material (T&M); and Firm Fixed Price (FFP). What s more, I setup and determined T&M bill rate; ACRN Maintenance; fees; contract reconciliations; and pre-closeout. I began my career in Apr. 2006 at General Dynamics as a Senior Specialist Accounting, Accounts Payable. In this role, I enhanced operating margins and profit-abilities while conducting cost-benefit analysis for GDMS senior managers, including securing approxxxxxxl for outsourcing of GDMS freight payment system.

I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Bradford (United Kingdom), as well as Master of Arts (MA) in Marketing from Webster University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations/Economics from the University of Minnesota.

As your employee, you will find me committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a xxxxxxluable asset to your operations and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Dear (Person You Interviewed With):

I am writing to personally thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF EACH JOB OPPORTUNITY) position currently axxxxxxilable at your organization. Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident I can exceed your performance expectations immediately.

As discussed, I am an accomplished finance leader with a work history of consistently exceeding job performance objectives. During my career at General Dynamics, I have been promoted to positions of greater responsibility for outstanding performance. I offer stellar listening, verbal communication, interpersonal and oral presentation skills, as well as impeccable judgment, poise and professionalism to proactively identify and resolve problems. I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Bradford (United Kingdom), as well as Master of Arts (MA) in Marketing from Webster University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations/Economics from the University of Minnesota.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the interview. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx