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I'm interviewing with the CFO of a telecommunications company and I always get tongue tied when they ask if have any questions for him. What are some good questions to ask about him?

2007-03-28 11:46:46 · 9 answers · asked by CPA candidate 1 in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

9 answers

Ask how the insurgence of the VOIP option will affect their business.

Ask what's the most challenging part of his job?

Ask what's a project he wish he had done, but didn't?

Those are a few to start you off.

Good luck!

2007-03-28 11:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by Yada Yada Yada 7 · 1 0

Cfo Interview Questions

2016-10-07 04:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

When you are interviewing at the CxO level, keep it simple and direct. The best answer to your question lies in a question: what position are you interviewing for? Keep this in mind as you read on.

Most companies want employees who show an interest in the company, in the management and in the position, in that order. Asking questions of the CFO should reflect your knowledge of business, if you are interviewing for a position that requires a business background and/or a Business degree. These questions should probe for information the company may not freely give out on their website or even in their financial reports. If you cross the line, you will know it immediately, and you will likely not be penalized, so don't worry about that.

Typical questions apropos a CFO might include:
(publicly traded corporation)
Is the company currently in a 'quiet-period'? (look that up if you don't know what it means)
Are you planning on any major investments or divestitures of the portfolio that might affect my position? (this is a very rarely asked but quite legitimate question)

(for private companies, not publicly traded)
Are you anticipating any future venture-capital funding (known as VC funding). If so, which round recently closed? (this info may be available on the corporate website) alternatively:
How will the recent round of VC funding impact operations?
What are the KPIs (key performance indicators) that you use to measure the company's financial health? (another rarely asked question)


(for all companies)
What will be key factors in the financial success of the company in the coming year?
When does the fiscal year close?
What attracted you to this company?

Those are some general questions. You could also ask about accounting practices, auditing cycles, or how the CFO interacts with the Controller. These questions are better asked though if you have a background in Finance and can therefore interpret the answers correctly.

All of these questions demonstrate an interest in the business and its financial health. The bottom line you want to communicate is that you understand the CFO's challenges so that he/she will see you as a valuable part of the team.

Best of luck!

2007-03-28 12:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by John S 1 · 1 0

Ask about company benefits, strategic plans for the next quarter, years, etc. Where the company is heading kinds of questions, ask about the CFO personally, how he/she got to their position (even if you aren't interested, most likely they'll enjoy the attention and treat it as a very good question). DON'T ask about how much you'll be getting paid. Ask about a day in the life of your prospective position. Hope that helps, good luck at your interview!

2007-03-28 11:53:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

What challenges does he see for the finance group in the year ahead?
What is the company culture like at company A?
What qualities will make a person successful in this role?
What is Company A's current financial performance (assuming he hasn't already told you?)

It's ok to write questions down ahead of time and refer to them when asked - that way you won't forget.

Good luck!

2007-03-28 11:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mel 6 · 0 0

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Good-luck on your interview---remember that the person interviewing you is under pressure too. Be sure to ask your interviewer a few questions, too, about him/herself. "How long have you worked here? What do you like about this company? Do you know the person who would be my immediate supervisor? what are they like? Are there a lot of people here who have been with the company for a long time? What kind of turnover rate do you have at this position? " Don't just ask salary/benefits stuff---ask work stuff. I'm sure you'll find plenty of questions for us on your way back. "I am having liver for supper tonight, and it made me think about the atheists on R&S. What can I do to make your liver more healthy?" Good-luck, and my prayers are with you----Brian

2016-04-11 06:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I wouldn't worry about us, we will, somehow, get by while you are gone. Take care, and don't sweat the interview too much. Whether you get the job or not is God's will, and he knows best. --------------------- Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. ~Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV)

2016-03-18 06:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Start the interview with a question, instead of waiting for them to ask that question. Here it is.

As the two of you lower your butts in the chair, you say, "I've spoken with __________ and with _______ about the position here and have a pretty good idea of what is required. Would you tell me your view of the position and what I can do to help you?"

From there, every question they ask you allows you to answer it in the context of that answer.

Good luck.

2007-03-28 12:18:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

A good one to start with is - What is your company's mission statement. - Once they answer this you will have a pretty good idea about the nature of the company.

2007-03-28 11:52:11 · answer #9 · answered by shirley c 2 · 0 0

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