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Sony Financial Analyst Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 6 questions + 3 drills · ~78 min
Excel and Formula ProficiencyMedium

Evaluates practical Excel skills for financial analysis and data handling.

ExcelSony
Accrual vs Cash AccountingEasy

Tests foundational accounting understanding relevant to financial reporting.

Sony
Excel Test and Prior ExperienceMedium

Assesses readiness for hands-on Excel and data manipulation work in a finance setting.

ExcelSony
Recording a Standard TransactionMedium

Tests practical accounting knowledge and ability to translate scenarios into correct entries.

Data ManipulationSony
7-Day Rolling Active UsersMedium
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Compute daily active users and a 7-day rolling average using a CTE, distinct counts, and window functions.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRunning TotalsMetaSpotifyMeta IT
Top Purchases Per CategoryMedium
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Use ROW_NUMBER and a user join to find the three highest completed AARP Rewards purchases per user category.

Data AnalysissqltransactionsAARPInsight GlobalSony
Cleaning Inconsistent Log Data in ExcelMedium
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Clean inconsistent log fields with PostgreSQL string, timestamp, NULL-handling, and conditional functions.

data cleaningData Manipulationinconsistent dataOpenX
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Behavioral & Leadership21 questions · ~168 min
Handling Critical Feedback on AnalysisEasy

Tests how you receive and act on feedback about your analysis, including communication, stakeholder management, and self-awareness.

CommunicationOwnershipDealing With AmbiguitySony
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More topics3 questions · ~24 min
Why You Want to Work HereEasy

Explain why Baird, its Research platform, and the Research Analyst role align with your experience and long-term goals.

Product-Market Fitbrand cultureBusiness AcumenSony
Recording VATMedium

Evaluates your ability to apply VAT accounting correctly in financial records.

AccountingSony
Explain Three Financial StatementsMedium

Evaluates your understanding of core financial statements and how they relate to business performance.

Financial StatementsexplanationSony

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