How would you approach managing R&D headcount and expense reporting for multiple business units?
- Follow-up: Can you provide an example of when you successfully consolidated R&D actuals and forecasts?
Tell me about a time you had to allocate headcount and expense targets. How did you determine the allocation?
- Follow-up: What challenges did you face in the process, and how did you overcome them?
Describe your experience with variance analysis and financial reporting. How have you presented the analysis to management-level stakeholders?
- Follow-up: Can you give an example of a key insight you gained through variance analysis?
How would you approach performing ad hoc analysis and improving business processes in a fast-paced environment?
- Follow-up: Can you share an example of a business process you improved and the impact it had?
Tell me about your proficiency in using Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau. How have you utilized these tools in projects and presentations?
- Follow-up: Can you share an example of a complex data analysis or visualization you created using these tools?
