Welcome to your interview.
The question is on your right: Budget Variance Explanation Framework. Take a moment with it first.
Talk your thinking through with me if you like - when you're confident, submit your answer and I'll grade it like a real screen (7/10 or better passes). Discussion and graded submissions share your five interviewer interactions, so spend them well.
You are reviewing a monthly performance pack and need to explain why actuals came in above or below budget. The goal is to separate normal variation from meaningful drivers and communicate the story clearly.
How would you compare actual results against budget and explain the differences?