USA TODAY Co. Financial Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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USA TODAY Co.
Financial Analyst
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went through 3 interviews spread across 3 weeks. First, I spoke with the hiring manager. Then, there was a second round with 3 of the hiring manager's colleagues, each interview lasting 30 minutes. Finally, I interviewed with a senior director. The entire process was pretty good, and they kept me updated. I was really hoping to get the job, and since the interviews were on Thursdays or Fridays, I always worried about having to wait through the weekend to hear back. But each time, I got a response within 24 hours, either to set up the next interview or with the job offer. The managers, even the senior director, made me feel welcome right away and seemed to really care about how I'd do.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- How do you feel about handling large datasets?
- Do you have experience with vlookups and pivot tables?
- Can you describe your background with Salesforce?
USA TODAY Co.
Financial Analyst
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I submitted my application online via LinkedIn. A local recruiter reached out and scheduled a brief 15-minute call to verify I met the fundamental requirements. Following that, I had two more phone interviews with managers in the finance department. The final stage was an in-person interview where I met the director and the team I would be joining. This involved a one-hour discussion with the director, followed by a 15-minute meeting with the team.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you walk me through your typical financial analysis workflow?
- Are you familiar with adhoc reporting and variance analysis?
- Do you foresee any issues with participating in virtual meetings?
USA TODAY Co.
Financial Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
First, there was a phone screen where I got asked finance stuff like journal entries, variance analysis, and pivot tables. Then, I had a 1:1 interview where we got to know each other. Finally, the third interview was a general phone chat with someone higher up who was out of state. The whole hiring thing went really well.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain variance analysis?
USA TODAY Co. Financial Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from USA TODAY Co. interview reports.
“Can you explain variance analysis?”
Read reports →“Do you foresee any issues with participating in virtual meetings?”
Read reports →“Are you familiar with adhoc reporting and variance analysis?”
Read reports →“Are you okay with working remotely?”
Read reports →“Do you have experience with vlookups and pivot tables?”
Read report →“Can you walk me through your typical financial analysis workflow?”
Read report →“How do you feel about handling large datasets?”
Read report →“What are some areas you want to develop further?”
Read report →“Can you describe your background with Salesforce?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 USA TODAY Co. interview reports.