General Mills Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Experienced

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Q1. One challenge I faced
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One challenge I faced was managing a cross-functional team with conflicting priorities.
• Balancing competing priorities and deadlines

• Communicating effectively with team members to align goals

• Implementing project management tools to streamline workflow
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Q1. Difference between correlation and covariance
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Covariance measures the extent to which two variables change together, while correlation measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.
• Covariance can be positive, negative, or zero, indicating the direction of the relationship between variables.

• Correlation is always between -1 and 1, with 1 indicating a perfect positive linear relationship, -1 indicating a perfect negative linear re...read more
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Q2. Elaborate on why you chose to use this specific metric over other(Project based)
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Q1. Explain your favourite DS algorithm as if you are explaining to a 5 yr old
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Random Forest is like asking a group of friends for advice and making a decision based on majority vote.
• Random Forest is an ensemble learning method that builds multiple decision trees and combines their predictions.

• Each decision tree in the Random Forest is like a friend giving their opinion on a decision.

• The final prediction of the Random Forest is based on the majority vote of all the decision trees.

• For example, if ...read more
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Q1. Questions in Financial Statement Analysis?
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Q2. Profit and loss analysis?
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Q3. Ind-AS Questions?
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Q1. Tell me Something about yourself?
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Q1. STAR BASED QUESTION
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Q1. Wirte a code to reverse a string
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Code to reverse a string
• Create a function that takes a string as input

• Convert the string into an array of characters

• Use a loop to iterate through the array in reverse order and build a new reversed string

• Return the reversed string
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Q1. Can you provide an explanation of your previous role in your last company?
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Led financial planning and analysis for a multinational corporation, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Managed annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to align financial goals with strategic objectives

• Prepared monthly financial reports and variance analysis for senior management, highlighting key performance metrics

• Implemented cost-saving initiatives resulting in a 10% r...read more
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Q2. What do you understand based on the job description?
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Understanding of job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job description for Senior Finance Executive role.
• Understanding financial planning, analysis, and reporting

• Experience in budgeting and forecasting

• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance

• Ability to lead and manage finance teams

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Experience with financial software and systems
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Q3. Do you possess a fundamental understanding of freight?
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Yes, I possess a fundamental understanding of freight.
• I have experience in managing transportation costs and logistics for a company.

• I understand the impact of freight costs on the overall financial performance of a business.

• I am familiar with different modes of transportation such as air, sea, and land freight.

• I have worked on optimizing freight routes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

• I am knowledgeable about fr...read more
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Q1. What makes you a suitable candidate for this position?
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I have over 10 years of experience in finance, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving financial growth.
• Over 10 years of experience in finance

• Strong leadership skills

• Proven track record of driving financial growth
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Q2. Are you familiar with our company?
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Yes, I am familiar with your company.
• I have researched your company's financial performance and market position.

• I am aware of your recent acquisitions and partnerships.

• I have reviewed your company's annual reports and press releases.

• I have a good understanding of your industry and competitors.
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Q1. What are your salary expectations?
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My salary expectations are in line with industry standards for a Senior Finance Executive role.
• Research industry standards for Senior Finance Executive salaries

• Consider my level of experience and qualifications

• Factor in the company's size and location

• Negotiate based on additional benefits or perks offered
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Q2. What justification can you provide for your salary expectations?
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My salary expectations are based on my extensive experience, proven track record of success, and the value I can bring to the organization.
• I have X years of experience in finance leadership roles, including Y years at a similar level to the position I am applying for.

• I have a track record of successfully managing large budgets, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and driving financial growth.

• I bring a unique skill se...read more
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