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Novartis Financial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 May 2023

Novartis Financial Analyst Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Interview with Managers
  • Q2. Walk me through your resume
  • Q3. What do you know about the company
  • Q4. Current job roles and responsibilities
  • Q5. What are the tools you're aware of?
  • Ans. 

    There are various tools available for financial analysis such as Excel, Bloomberg Terminal, QuickBooks, etc.

    • Excel - used for financial modeling, data analysis, and visualization

    • Bloomberg Terminal - provides real-time financial data, news, and analytics

    • QuickBooks - used for accounting and bookkeeping

    • SAS - used for statistical analysis and data management

    • Tableau - used for data visualization

    • Python - used for data analysi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Do you know alteryx?
  • Q7. Strengths and weaknesses

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and know about the company before attending the interview
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 5 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. Basic technical questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql Database Questions
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you are looking for switch
  • Ans. 

    Looking for switch to gain broader experience and growth opportunities.

    • Seeking new challenges and opportunities to expand my skillset.

    • Interested in working in a different industry or sector.

    • Want to work in a larger organization with more resources and opportunities for advancement.

    • Desire to work with a diverse team and learn from different perspectives.

    • Looking for a role that aligns better with my long-term career goal

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Package expectations

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Q5. What are the recent topics in Finance that you have read about?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 4 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are key projects that you have worked on?
  • Q2. Questions related to Alteryx projects which I had worked on
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you explain different sections on a balance sheet and P&L statement?
  • Ans. 

    Balance sheet and P&L statement sections explained.

    • Balance sheet sections: Assets, Liabilities, Equity

    • P&L statement sections: Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit, Operating Expenses, Net Income

    • Assets include current and non-current assets such as cash, inventory, property, and equipment

    • Liabilities include current and long-term liabilities such as accounts payable, loans, and bonds

    • Equity includes common stock, ret...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic HR related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very basic interviews for financial analyst role for MMF Novartis role.. They are basically looking for someone with finance background and some knowledge of Alteryx and Qliksense

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Sql coding + project discussion

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your work experience
  • Q2. Why are changing the Job
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you tested the accounts receivable area
  • Q2. How did you performed analytical procedures performed on depreciation

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posted on 18 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. ICH guidline of pharma
  • Q2. Self goal with company goal
  • Ans. 

    Aligning personal goals with company goals to drive mutual success

    • Setting personal goals that contribute to achieving company objectives

    • Regularly reviewing progress towards both personal and company goals

    • Seeking opportunities to align individual strengths with organizational needs

    • Collaborating with team members to ensure collective efforts support company mission

    • Celebrating achievements that benefit both personal growt

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Industrial visit experience
  • Ans. 

    Visited a manufacturing plant to observe production processes and learn about industry practices.

    • Learned about the different stages of production

    • Observed how raw materials are transformed into finished products

    • Interacted with industry professionals to gain insights into the manufacturing sector

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Family back ground and native information
  • Q5. Hobbies and passion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not hide any information.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join this company? and this role?
  • Q2. Why do you want this role?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - There will be 2 interviews. ! Hr round and 1 technical round.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - departmental 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About hplc and its priciple?
  • Q2. UV and its principle?
  • Ans. 

    UV stands for ultraviolet and its principle involves electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light.

    • UV radiation is divided into UVA, UVB, and UVC based on their wavelengths.

    • UV radiation is commonly known for its effects on skin, such as sunburn and skin cancer.

    • UV radiation is also used for disinfection purposes, such as in water treatment and sterilization.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is pH of water?
  • Ans. 

    The pH of water is typically around 7, which is considered neutral.

    • The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral, below 7 acidic, and above 7 basic.

    • Pure water has a pH of 7, but this can vary due to dissolved minerals or gases.

    • Acidic water has a pH below 7, while basic water has a pH above 7.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Nothing, only insulting the employee
  • Q2. They treat you like you know nothing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - only politics in the department for appresel , they want to eat other jobs to get best appraisel

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 26 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Analytics importance
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Novartis Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Novartis Financial Analyst interview?
Novartis interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Novartis interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Novartis Financial Analyst 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 Novartis. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Novartis expect are Forecasting, Operations, Auditing, Financial Analysis and Pharma.
What are the top questions asked in Novartis Financial Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Novartis Financial Analyst interview -

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