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Updated 28 Aug 2022

Barclays Financial Controller Interview Experiences

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Technology and AI in Banking Sector

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Key Achievments IND AS on Leases IND AS On Employee Benefits Tax Audit General questions Why Barclays
  • Ans. 

    I have successfully implemented IND AS on Leases and Employee Benefits, handled Tax Audit General questions, and chose Barclays for its reputation and growth opportunities.

    • Implemented IND AS on Leases and Employee Benefits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards

    • Handled Tax Audit General questions, demonstrating strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations

    • Chose Barclays for its reputation as a leading financial i...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident.
Make sure you study Ind AS.

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Shine and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What do you know about Kotak
  • Q2. Have you ever managed a team before?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Check Encyclopedia to know the basic details about the bank like what services they provide and the year when the company was found etc.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. I was a lawyer by profession, they asked me why Investment Banking
  • Q2. How can I relate to my previous work experience with IB
  • Ans. 

    I can relate my previous work experience with IB by highlighting my financial analysis skills, understanding of market trends, and ability to work under pressure.

    • Highlighting my experience in conducting financial analysis to make informed investment decisions

    • Demonstrating my understanding of market trends and economic indicators

    • Showcasing my ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

    • Discussing any experien...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. They asked me about a sector that shows maximum investment potential and asked me to justify
  • Ans. 

    Technology sector has maximum investment potential due to its constant innovation and growth.

    • Technology sector is constantly evolving and innovating, leading to new opportunities for investment.

    • The demand for technology products and services is increasing rapidly, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    • Companies in the technology sector have high growth potential and can provide high returns on investment.

    • Exam...

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  • Q4. I worked as a credit analyst previously, they asked me the kind of work I did and what work did I do as a lawyer

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I believe its because i picked a sector they were looking at and i justified it and i was also able to explain in detail about the sector and its potential. Also i was able to link my work ex to the profile offered.

Skills: Banking, Financial
College Name: NA

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on They also asked some CV based questions
  • Q2. Four guys were shooting questions and expected immediate answers
  • Q3. CV based interview
  • Q4. Initial question was Tell me about yourself
  • Q5. CV based questions
  • Q6. Mostly questions were based on my work-ex as I had a finance work-ex
  • Q7. A specific Finance based question was asked to check y finance knowledge-the question was based on hedging options available for an exporter expecting cash flows in foreign currency in near future
  • Q8. Questions on forward, future, spot market
  • Q9. They also asked some CV based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The topic given was “Impact of Rural Inclusion in the development of Indian economy”- The time given was 20 mins – 10 per group-
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was more of a rapid fire round rather than an interview-
Tips: The key is to strike a rapport with the panel, Be confident and speak your mind.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was more of a rapid fire round rather than an interview-
Tips: The key is to strike a rapport with the panel, Be confident and speak your mind.

Skills: Economics, Banking
College Name: NA

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Why are you joining this job??
  • Q2. Tell me about your skill and experience??
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself in brief words??

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interviewers wanted to test both my knowledge and communication skills. Most of questions asked to me were related my last working experience. According to my experience you need stay calm and should apply presence of mind. And if you feel nervous plz take deep breath this technique you feel relaxed.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Importance of correlation in modelling
  • Ans. 

    Correlation is important in modelling as it helps to understand the relationship between variables and make accurate predictions.

    • Correlation measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables

    • It helps to identify which variables have a significant impact on the outcome

    • Correlation can be used to build regression models and make predictions

    • It is important to note that correlation does not imply ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to handle difficult situations with stakeholder
  • Ans. 

    Handling difficult situations with stakeholders requires effective communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills.

    • Stay calm and professional

    • Listen actively to their concerns

    • Acknowledge their perspective

    • Identify the root cause of the issue

    • Collaborate on finding a solution

    • Communicate clearly and transparently

    • Follow up to ensure resolution

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and don't lie during interview, as most often than not the interviewer will catch a lie and you won't be selected even if you have the skills.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What was our goal to discuss about my quriiy with HR manager
  • Ans. There is a help for me
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What necessary information about our bank
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Realated to our company employee we are founding the ability

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good opportunity to have the youngsters or freshers

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Past experince current expertation future plan case study financial trend in the Market.

Round 2 - Case Study 

Personal information ,Accounting related,Logical,Regarding financial Market.

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They ask questions related to financial instruments such as derivatives and call and put option all.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Journal entries,three golden rules of accounting
  • Q2. ACCRUAL, PREPAYMENT, AMORTIZATION, DEPRECIATION
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General introduction to head of the dept

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - work life balance,best for women,hybrid model now,overall great.i finished almost 14 years .Great place to work
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself

Barclays Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Barclays Financial Controller interview?
Barclays interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Barclays interview process are Resume Shortlist, Group Discussion and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Barclays Financial Controller interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Barclays. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Barclays expect are Accounting, CPA, Ca, Financial Control and Financial Reporting.

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