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General Mills Senior Executive - Finance Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 2 Mar 2025

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1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you provide an explanation of your previous role in your last company?
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you understand based on the job description?
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do you possess a fundamental understanding of freight?
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What makes you a suitable candidate for this position?
  • Ans. 

    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?
  • Ans. 

    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.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    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?
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI

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I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Situation on IAS 12 was given.
  • Q2. Few accounting problems were given.
  • Q3. Few tax related and finance modeling related questions were asked.
  • Q4. Few questions on my training experiences.
  • Q5. I was asked about various situations which one faces at work, and some behavioral questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The role required the knowledge of international standards and I had the knowledge but not much of experience. So I highlighted the work done in that area in every single project I have done.
Tips: Do prepare your CV according to the job profile.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We had to first give our own priorities and then convince others to the same. I was the one who gave almost all the priorities opposite of others. But I had my own reasons and I rated every need of the hour according to the different criterias and at last I had answers to everyone who was against my answer.
Tips: Just speak what you really think about the topic. That way even if you are wrong, you would be confident enough to accept it. Listen more speak point to point.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Group Activity
Experience: There were two teams after the GD and we were given few props. From those props we had to prepare some goods and market it. The challenge were to produce within limited time and limited resources and then market why ours was better. We made very small diverse products and in good quantity. We also named our business which gave us extra advantage.
Tips: These activities identify who has the leadership qualities and how you perform within a team. You have to be open minded and welcome all the ideas given by other team mates and show that you posses leadership qualities.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview was of around 55 minutes. I managed to give 60% - 70% answers.
Tips: When you dont know the answer properly, just say that as per my very limited knowledge on the topic and then answer, what you really think is. If you dont have any idea about the topic, dont try to give any answer.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was brave enough to give answers honestly.
Tips: Just be yourself.

Skills: Leadership Skills, Finance, Accounting, Team Working Ability, Emotional Quotient
College Name: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Detailed about direct taxation
  • Q2. Transfer pricing and compliance

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well before interview.
Very co-operative from panel members .
Very clear cut interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is India GDP ? Wha is cost of equity ? What is intrinsic value of shares
  • Ans. 

    India GDP is the total value of goods and services produced in India. Cost of equity is the return required by investors. Intrinsic value of shares is the true value of a company's stock.

    • India GDP was $2.9 trillion in 2019

    • Cost of equity is the return expected by investors for the risk they are taking

    • Intrinsic value of shares is calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis and price-to-earnings...

  • Answered by AI

I was interviewed before Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is a BCG matrix?
  • Ans. 

    The BCG matrix is a strategic planning tool used to analyze a company's portfolio of products or business units.

    • Developed by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

    • It categorizes products/business units into four quadrants based on market growth rate and market share

    • Quadrants: Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs

    • Helps in resource allocation and strategic decision-making

    • Example: Apple's iPhone as a Star, iPod as a Cash ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain market segmentation to a layman.
  • Ans. 

    Market segmentation is the process of dividing a broad target market into smaller, more specific groups based on common characteristics.

    • Market segmentation helps businesses identify and target specific customer groups.

    • It involves analyzing factors such as demographics, psychographics, and behavior to create segments.

    • Segments can be based on age, gender, income, interests, location, etc.

    • By understanding the needs and pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your strengths?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.

    • Strong communication skills: I am able to effectively convey information and ideas to others.

    • Adaptability: I am able to quickly adjust to new situations and environments.

    • Problem-solving abilities: I am skilled at analyzing complex problems and finding creative solutions.

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  • Q4. What are your weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    One of my weaknesses is that I tend to be overly critical of my own work.

    • I have a tendency to be a perfectionist and spend too much time on tasks

    • I struggle with delegating tasks to others

    • I can be overly self-critical and have difficulty accepting praise or recognition

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  • Q5. Tell us more about yourself that would totally hook us to you.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and passionate individual with a strong work ethic and a proven track record of success.

    • I have consistently achieved top grades in my academic studies, showcasing my commitment to excellence.

    • I have completed multiple internships in the past where I received glowing feedback from supervisors for my hard work and dedication.

    • I am actively involved in extracurricular activities such as volunteering and lea...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Anonymous shortlisting

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 8 people in the GD. It was a calm GD. I came in 3rd with strong points and exited, making my point.
Tips: Be sure of what you say. Own your points. Start with statement, give example and conclude in a minute.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 10 people in this GD. It was a chaotic GD with everyone speaking at once. Nobody could be heard and things were totally out of control.
Tips: At times of chaos, go against the tide and keep your voice calm and have a very good point in mind. Don't lose your calm in all the chaos.
Duration: 25 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I gave the wrong answer at first to the BCG matrix question. Then the interviewer asked me "are you sure?". I realized my mistake, held my calm, used the notebook infront of me, drew it and explained. That I believe, did the magic.
Tips: Be honest. Keep smiling. Own the interview.

College Name: S.P. Jain Institute Of Management And Research

I was interviewed in Apr 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Family background, father's job, personal details

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There were three panelists.As I went in, I was first asked to present my CV. All of them were asking questions together. One was asking technical questions related to chemical engineering while the other two were taking the HR interview. They were all very polite and gentle.At first. I had to tell them my 10th and 12th percentage and my ranks in JEE Main, JEE Advanced and WBJEE. Then I was asked why I chose chemical engineering and what were my areas or subjects of interest. I answered Mass transfer and Chemical Reaction Engineering. They were quite impressed to hear as they said I was the first one who mentioned it. I was mainly asked questions from distillation and gas absorption. All the questions were very basic and required clear understanding of the concepts. I was asked to give a brief summary about my industrial visit to RCF, Mumbai. I was also asked some questions on my ongoing project work at college. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 26 Apr 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Role
  • Q2. Understanding of role

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical skills learned
  • Q2. Education background

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident while giving interview

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 11 Feb 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very nice company to work from today

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About Bernoulli's Theorem
  • Q2. Viscosity

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic Mechanical Core Questions along with questions from my project to check genuinity.
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General Mills Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in General Mills Senior Executive - Finance interview?
General Mills interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the General Mills interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for General Mills Senior Executive - Finance 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 General Mills. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at General Mills expect are Business Services, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Accountancy and Accounting.

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