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Dear Mr. Rossi,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Financial Manager position at Intesa Sanpaolo. As a finance professional based in Italy with over eight years of progressive experience in corporate finance, accounting, and financial planning & analysis, I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that plays a pivotal role in Italy's economic development and international banking sector. I am particularly drawn to Intesa Sanpaolo's commitment to sustainable finance and digital transformation, and I believe my background aligns well with your strategic priorities.
In my current role as Senior Financial Analyst at a Milan-based manufacturing group, I lead budget planning, forecasting, and month-end close activities for a business unit with €120M in annual revenue. I implemented a rolling forecast process and automated variance reporting using Excel VBA and Power BI, reducing forecast cycle time by 40% and improving forecast accuracy from ±8% to ±3%. Previously, at a Big Four advisory (PwC Italy), I supported IFRS transition projects and completed financial due diligence for M&A transactions exceeding €200M, giving me deep exposure to regulatory reporting, consolidation (Oracle/Hyperion), and cross-border tax considerations. I am fluent with SAP FICO, Oracle EPM, Bloomberg terminal workflows for treasury, and advanced Excel modelling; I have also led teams using Agile principles to deliver month-end automation initiatives.
Beyond technical skills, I have a proven track record in stakeholder management and process improvement. I regularly partner with commercial leadership to translate strategic initiatives into financial KPIs and performance dashboards used by the executive committee. One initiative I led cut working capital days by 12% year-over-year through tighter receivables controls and revised payment terms, freeing cash to support growth investments. I also coached and developed three junior analysts into finance business partners who now oversee their own P&L responsibilities.
Intesa Sanpaolo's focus on combining traditional banking strengths with innovation—particularly its emphasis on sustainable finance, customer-centric digital services, and strong local market presence—resonates with my professional values. I am motivated by roles that require both rigorous financial stewardship and a forward-looking approach to value creation. I see clear opportunities to support your sustainability-linked financing products by enhancing financial reporting, integrating ESG metrics into budgeting processes, and improving capital allocation decisions across business lines.
I am confident my mix of technical expertise (IFRS, SAP, Oracle, Excel/VBA, Power BI), practical M&A and treasury experience, and proven ability to drive process efficiencies would allow me to add immediate value to your finance team. I welcome the chance to discuss how I can support Intesa Sanpaolo’s strategic objectives, from improving planning processes to enabling data-driven decisions that underpin profitable and sustainable growth.
Thank you for considering my application. I would be pleased to speak with you for an interview and can be available at your convenience to discuss my experience in more detail. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your team and supporting Intesa Sanpaolo's continued success.
Sincerely,
Luca Bianchi
