5 Frequently Asked Financial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers!

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Will you be interviewing soon for a Financial Analyst Role? Here are the most frequently asked questions during these interviews.
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  • @TheFinancialController
    @TheFinancialController3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks everyone for watching and engaging with this video! I encourage you to download my Free Balance Sheet Metrics Cheat Sheet, I’ll leave a link in the description. Cheers!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    oh and don't forget to subscribe!

  • @muhammadtaiyab339

    @muhammadtaiyab339

    8 ай бұрын

    Can a company have a good cash flow but bad in fund flow

  • @Timtimzi
    @Timtimzi2 жыл бұрын

    Starting to interview for more senior finance analyst roles. After my first one , I quickly realized that despite how confident in the behavioural section, I would always stumble on the technical stuff as my current day-to-day role is very basic and data entry like at most.

  • @peaceatlast8768

    @peaceatlast8768

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey were you able to get a senior finance analyst role? I am in a similar role as you and want to move up/out.

  • @Osssscccar777

    @Osssscccar777

    Жыл бұрын

    Im in this same boat, any recommendations?

  • @omzy24

    @omzy24

    3 ай бұрын

    I can relate to this post

  • @kelvinkuzy
    @kelvinkuzy3 жыл бұрын

    It is crazy that 2 of these questions came up at my last interview.

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol great thanks

  • @snehajatav
    @snehajatav2 жыл бұрын

    I am preparing for interviews. i came across your channel, and finance looks so EASY!!! Thank you for all the efforts you put in making these videos and making our lives simpler :)

  • @matthewgerich7649
    @matthewgerich7649 Жыл бұрын

    Oh ya. 3 months ago i used your materials to prepare for a finance analyst role interview and i got the job. Thanks for the useful tips!

  • @sayadghani3746
    @sayadghani37463 жыл бұрын

    For a 1st question the best answer should be to look at IRR, NPV, project IRR vs Equity IRR based of FCFf vs FCFE

  • @rachelxiao9162
    @rachelxiao91622 жыл бұрын

    Oh, love the recap part at the end! Thank you!

  • @JamesSzojka
    @JamesSzojka Жыл бұрын

    The only hard thing with gross margin being the main KPI is that everyone calculates their gross margin differently depending what they consider to be COGS. Some people will put in sales commisions, gasoline, truck payments etc. whereas other companies won't put those things in. So when comparing companies I find that sometime hard, as what people consider putting into COGS varies depending on the owners and accountants. Great video though! Love your content.

  • @sidmus6298
    @sidmus62983 жыл бұрын

    Complicated topics covered in a really simple way within no time. Amazing Sir!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that Sid

  • @sravanthikasula1583
    @sravanthikasula15833 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your insight. I really appreciate your efforts in making these videos and ensuring people understand in a simple way.. thank you n keep up the momentum. 👍🏻😊

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @viniciusmorais2737
    @viniciusmorais27374 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is doing great! Keep up the good work. Would you have some tips for tricky and more senior FP&A interview questions? Thank you!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Vinicius. Yeah sure do. I will plan something on this in the next couple of weeks. Great 💡

  • @silvianunez3605
    @silvianunez36052 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Thank you so much!

  • @chengeerlee4560
    @chengeerlee45602 жыл бұрын

    From 800 to 80k to 800k. Awesome content! Keep it up :) Would be nice to have a long video that breaks down the whole Finance department in a SaaS company. High-level - helpful for recruiters and people who are thinking about a career in Finance. I might work on something like this but you are an expert so you'd do a much better job :) Keep it up!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother. I forgot about that time :) yeah good idea for a video, will think about it

  • @rvjeconomics
    @rvjeconomics2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I liked that, it really helped me.

  • @user-po8ls5th5d
    @user-po8ls5th5d Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot . These videos are life saving

  • @mr.....1033
    @mr.....10332 жыл бұрын

    You are better than my finance teacher

  • @ifeomadaniel6250
    @ifeomadaniel62502 жыл бұрын

    Great question & answers. Question answer should be increase in credit sales aside the collection challenge mentioned. My thinking. Thank you.

  • @jinchen1734
    @jinchen17344 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for providing such as useful and excellent radio for us. I really appreciate it. Also, I was wonderning if you could kindly make a radia regarding the public accounting firm interview question and answer since you have two years of accounting public working experience previously.

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sure :) I do miss those days 🤣

  • @alejandroj5249
    @alejandroj52493 жыл бұрын

    great video Bill! more advanced questions would be awesome for another video :)

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got it!

  • @LatinGlamwithme
    @LatinGlamwithme Жыл бұрын

    Best video thank you so much !

  • @jenkins847
    @jenkins84710 ай бұрын

    Quality content stays relevant over time. Thanks for this!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @SambasivanS
    @SambasivanS2 жыл бұрын

    nicely told.

  • @mohamed12853
    @mohamed128532 жыл бұрын

    Very informative.. thanks bro

  • @Aditya1057
    @Aditya10574 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful, thank you very much.

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Happy it’s helpful ;)

  • @ahmedabdelsamea3794
    @ahmedabdelsamea37942 жыл бұрын

    very helpful thanks dear.

  • @every1readthis
    @every1readthis2 жыл бұрын

    Great information. I have a question? How do you account for financial statements coming up with different EBITDA's meaning the formula doesn't quite work to the exact amount with all companys? Hope that makes sense. Thank you

  • @ahmadal-dossary3830
    @ahmadal-dossary38303 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Love your videos man

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @OmarAl93
    @OmarAl93 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Bell. You have been in so many ways very inspiring. Small hint 9:00 EBITDA is not operating profit if I’m not mistaken EBIT is operating Profit. :)

  • @magdahassib694
    @magdahassib694 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Kodak718
    @Kodak7183 жыл бұрын

    Helpful thank you!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great ;)

  • @alejandroj5249
    @alejandroj52493 жыл бұрын

    Bill I was thinking about it..In the first question that's the ratio used to measure the performance of the investment you did, but what ratio should someone use to evaluate a company to decide whether investing or not? a part from the expected return I mean, looking at the financials. ROE right?

  • @nimesh6973
    @nimesh69733 жыл бұрын

    Really it's helpful, thank you very much ✌

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @yolandaxu8604
    @yolandaxu86044 жыл бұрын

    Thank you . Its very helpful .

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it’s helpful;)

  • @hyo1106
    @hyo1106 Жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @finalcut3606
    @finalcut36063 жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother.. Very well explained

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it’s helpful;)

  • @rahulraju4633
    @rahulraju46332 жыл бұрын

    Really helpfull...thankuuu

  • @is1dre
    @is1dre3 жыл бұрын

    For question 4, you would also see the dividends on the cash flow statement (financing activities). Also, don't ask for a pen and paper at an interview. Be prepared and bring both!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andre!

  • @yitingteng558
    @yitingteng5583 жыл бұрын

    Thank for sharing.It help me a lot. I living in Taiwan and now looking for a FP&A position in global company.could you sharing some aspect about how FP&A view about sales contract? I

  • @throopasahdew2477
    @throopasahdew24772 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. Very helpful

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words!

  • @metalthrashingai2238
    @metalthrashingai2238 Жыл бұрын

    I'm applying for an entry level FA position. I encountered the question about EBITDA often on guides on how to prep for the job interview, but the rest of the questions seem to be more rare? What are the chances of getting one of them?

  • @aspectoflife
    @aspectoflife5 ай бұрын

    great, thanks

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    5 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @whitekendrick6292
    @whitekendrick62923 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nadraalbaz8340
    @nadraalbaz8340 Жыл бұрын

    great tips

  • @sandlovedi6886
    @sandlovedi68863 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome

  • @user-oo2eq4iv8t
    @user-oo2eq4iv8t8 ай бұрын

    Mate you are fantastic!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @aprekujohn
    @aprekujohn4 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed your lecture.....

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear that!

  • @komallahade5964
    @komallahade59644 жыл бұрын

    Extremely useful vedio sir..thank u so much.. plz make such vedios coz i want to become a financial analyst..

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    I will do my best :)

  • @zewefred1744
    @zewefred17443 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Sir with some bonus Jazz music for us Jazz lovers.

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks

  • @pratibhaupreti2019
    @pratibhaupreti20193 жыл бұрын

    Is really Interesting!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @puneethkumar2939
    @puneethkumar29394 жыл бұрын

    U r explanation is very excellent sir.

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks puneeth!

  • @llarraify
    @llarraify3 жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you! However in your 5. question uncollectible AR goes to a contra-asset Allowance account which reduces AR - not increases it, in the meantime net realizable value of receivables won't change - , or not necessarily?

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. This question assumes AR keeps climbing but uncollectible AR is static.

  • @naveenkumarmandiki3581

    @naveenkumarmandiki3581

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also, one more reason to increasing the AR is revised increased credit period to encourage the sales which could also be one of the reason to be evaluated

  • @diyathome8338
    @diyathome83383 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @SoulOnJourney123
    @SoulOnJourney1234 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You are doing a great job. Keep it up 👍

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir :)

  • @YoucefYoucef-ft9ce
    @YoucefYoucef-ft9ce3 жыл бұрын

    Like before watching thank you sir

  • @filippostk5736
    @filippostk57363 жыл бұрын

    Just to clarify something. For question one doesnt that depend on the underlying need of the company? Eg. if the company wants to hedge its operations then it be better of at looking at the Beta of the asset

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    My example is the most likely anticipated answer, but it’s not the only answer thou, so you are correct to some degree there

  • @mbafinancefreshers4505
    @mbafinancefreshers45053 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your info ❤️ but, when you are going to discuss about return on investment and profitability please let ur subscribers know about income statement and complete about balance sheet then they will understand 🤗. Thanks again thanks for your efforts

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Good point!

  • @WajidKhanStCMA
    @WajidKhanStCMA7 күн бұрын

    Very nice information Thanks regards Wajid Ahmed Khan

  • @DiemHoangJenny
    @DiemHoangJenny3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure but for government, it's more of priority skills, do you have any recommendations for how to prioritize your task? How to work with internal and external stake holders?

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make sure to write down your daily/weekly tasks. Then rank them. Focus on things that are either with deadline, or things that can block progress on bigger projects

  • @naeembakht7157
    @naeembakht7157 Жыл бұрын

    Isnt ebit a loose term for operating profit Also, for the accounts receivable question, could you say low interest/cheap finance available to customers

  • @sxrpmoon5456
    @sxrpmoon54562 жыл бұрын

    can indepth understanding what how budgeting process works , who drives it etc

  • @rohitdikshit9742
    @rohitdikshit97423 жыл бұрын

    From India we are Lesson Usefull Good Information.KEEP It Up

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rohit!

  • @alyaniali6829
    @alyaniali68296 ай бұрын

    I just wonder, what your opinions if Im from industry, want to go into big 4 as audit associates, would they still accept me if I want to start as junior?

  • @sweta442
    @sweta442 Жыл бұрын

    Super Sir .

  • @glasshalfempty5522
    @glasshalfempty55223 жыл бұрын

    That outro song is so calming lol

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha true

  • @laxmireddy
    @laxmireddy3 жыл бұрын

    Can you please suggest a good course for FP&A or to be Financial analyst

  • @huzefaamreliwala1037
    @huzefaamreliwala10373 жыл бұрын

    Could you guide me on how do I go about on Financial Planning and Analysis career,?from entry level, Questions, and Interview

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok more videos on this topic to come

  • @SureshKumar-hq8ef
    @SureshKumar-hq8ef3 жыл бұрын

    It is excellent

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @chuck3455
    @chuck34553 жыл бұрын

    Checking in with this before an interview. All great points

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nick let me know how your interview goes

  • @jagankannan9519
    @jagankannan95194 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Suberb, Could you please Post the Interview question for Revenue& Billing Account

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ok I will make sure to cover that.

  • @monojitmondal342
    @monojitmondal3423 жыл бұрын

    Recap was good part

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @jar7636
    @jar76362 жыл бұрын

    I have been on multiple financial analyst interviews at this point and they rarely ask technical questions.

  • @anaskk8202
    @anaskk82023 жыл бұрын

    Informatic

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks!

  • @nour3912
    @nour39123 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much really appreciated.

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it’s helpful

  • @discoverygarden2730
    @discoverygarden27303 жыл бұрын

    Great 👍🏻

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏 thanks

  • @patnana7936
    @patnana79363 жыл бұрын

    Can you please also do Vedio on IFRS9 and IFRS 15

  • @DiemHoangJenny
    @DiemHoangJenny3 жыл бұрын

    Your is so technical

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @anrr5317
    @anrr53174 жыл бұрын

    Great video Bill 👍🏾 Can you please make a video about Excel for junior accountants (useful functions and maybe some tips). Thank you!

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks A Nrr. I will do a video on Excel for accountants soon.

  • @mizzmini45

    @mizzmini45

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you please do Excel videos!

  • @ramachandransubramaniyan9675
    @ramachandransubramaniyan96754 жыл бұрын

    Hi really hepful, can i suggest how does Corporate Treasury works and risk & AML. Could you please post in upcoming videos! just a suggestion

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video ideas. Will do :)

  • @Kodak718
    @Kodak7183 жыл бұрын

    Could you touch on analysis, forecasting and business model questions please?

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will do

  • @Kodak718

    @Kodak718

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFinancialControllerthanks! I'm trying to switch from audit to fp&a and have an interview today 🙆🏿‍♂️. I'll be back to watch

  • @MossA-ox7ys
    @MossA-ox7ys3 жыл бұрын

    Are dividends also on the balance sheet under shareholders equity?

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dividends are recorded as a reduction to "Retained Earnings" on the balance sheet.

  • @rufathajiyev74
    @rufathajiyev742 жыл бұрын

    good

  • @brittaniarogers
    @brittaniarogers8 ай бұрын

    Have a 2nd round interview for FA . Wish me luck.. will update on questions asked

  • @brittaniarogers

    @brittaniarogers

    7 ай бұрын

    Update: I got a job not as a financial analyst but as a property accountant yay!!

  • @subasurf
    @subasurf3 жыл бұрын

    I don't work in finance so I'm not sure why I'm here, but could another part of the answer to question 5 also be a change in exchange rates?

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good point and this could be true for international companies. However these fluctuations are usually immaterial to the total numbers.

  • @najwaali97

    @najwaali97

    2 жыл бұрын

    Usually companies would run revaluation to maintain their ar and the unrealised exchange gain loss would go after ebidta on the pnl

  • @fehimaa1609
    @fehimaa16092 жыл бұрын

    What the financial do please explain to me

  • @iyananyc1258
    @iyananyc12583 жыл бұрын

    hi sir your video was great. but i really wonder if FAs make big money or at least enough money? you know life today is hard.

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Yes FAs make a great living/salary

  • @iyananyc1258

    @iyananyc1258

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFinancialController thank u for answering!! but i have one more question. what do u think would be a better choice, i pursue accountancy or bsba finance? bc im really having a hard time coz i think i wanna be a FA but idk:((

  • @JDFromAnotherPlanet
    @JDFromAnotherPlanet4 жыл бұрын

    What is the Job Description of the Financial Analyst?

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    A financial analyst assist with financial planning. Which means coming up with a budget and helps measure actual performance of the business toward the budget. Also helps with set up of compensation plans, product pricing, headcount planning, etc

  • @JDFromAnotherPlanet

    @JDFromAnotherPlanet

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFinancialController Can you please tell us the software that Financial Analyst used?

  • @kepstein8888
    @kepstein88882 жыл бұрын

    Starts at 1:25

  • @professorheisenberg8794
    @professorheisenberg87944 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️from tamilnadu india

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the gang :)

  • @mizzmini45
    @mizzmini45 Жыл бұрын

    I have an Entry level Financial Analyst position (2nd round) and I’m nervous

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @Ranjitharg

    @Ranjitharg

    Жыл бұрын

    @mizzmini45 what questions were asked in secnd round?

  • @dubreil07
    @dubreil07 Жыл бұрын

    These can’t be the questions for an entry level position?

  • @christopherbaby3842
    @christopherbaby38423 жыл бұрын

    Commenting for the algo

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol thank you

  • @HiPh0Plover1
    @HiPh0Plover13 жыл бұрын

    You sure you hired fa's ? If yes with those questions lucky them

  • @sarahn3935
    @sarahn39353 жыл бұрын

    I’m graduated from Financial Analysis 3 years ago and I have job interview next Sunday. I feel confused and worried any advice for me . Thank you

  • @Viper4ever05

    @Viper4ever05

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @sarahn3935

    @sarahn3935

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Viper4ever05 I received an email rejection email from the company. Wish my luck

  • @bright365days7
    @bright365days73 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @sanazghaderi9699
    @sanazghaderi96993 жыл бұрын

    👌🏼

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @jinchen1734
    @jinchen17344 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jin!

  • @abdelhadiredouane4973
    @abdelhadiredouane49734 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @TheFinancialController

    @TheFinancialController

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!