☛ What are the most important factors to consider in budget development?

☛ What is the most challenging financial project you’ve ever worked on?

☛ Recall a time you identified a financial opportunity for your company.

☛ How have you reduced expenses at previous companies?

☛ What are the financial strengths and weaknesses of our industry?

☛ How has your leadership contributed to the success of your current/previous team?

☛ How have you increased revenues in previous companies you’ve worked for?

☛ Recall a time when you improved the quality of financial information or the efficiency of sharing financial information.

☛ What kinds of reports or presentations have you developed for executive teams?

☛ Do you have any experience in setting up accounting/financial reporting controls? If so, please give an example of a control you were able to design and implement.

☛ Recall a time when you introduced new technology to your staff.

☛ What kind of accounting/financial reporting software are you familiar with?

☛ What is your approach to hiring financial staff?

☛ How have you helped junior financial staff advance in their careers?

☛ Recall a time you had to motivate your team to complete a complex project under a tight deadline.

☛ How do you monitor and evaluate the performance of your team?

☛ Recall a time you had to persuade an executive team to make an important financial decision.