New CFO Interviews
Q1. What would your first 30/60/90-day diagnostic look like, and what decisions do you think are most time-sensitive?
Q2. How do you drive finance transformation systems, processes, and talent without disrupting day-to-day operations?
Q3. How quickly do you typically assess whether existing finance team members are in the right roles, and what's your approach when they're not?
Q4. How do you build credibility and trust with the CEO, board, and business unit leaders in the first year, particularly if you need to deliver difficult news?
Q5. Please tell me about a time you had to push back on the CEO or board on a major financial decision. What happened, and would you do anything differently? (You don’t have to name the company, but can describe it – industry, approximate annual revenue).
Q6. What are the two or three KPIs you would want the board to hold you accountable to at the end of year one?
Q7. In a prior role, what financial outcome are you most proud of, and how directly can you attribute it to decisions you made? (You don’t have to name the company, but can describe it – industry, approximate annual revenue).
Q8. How will finance help drive revenue growth, not just control costs?
Q9. What would success at your current company look like 12 months from now?
Q10. How does talent acquisition play into your growth plans in your new role?
Q11. How does corporate real estate play into your growth plans in your new role?
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