Senior Financial Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at NBCUniversal with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Financial Analyst roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at NBCUniversal overall takes an average of 36 days.
Common stages of the interview process at NBCUniversal as a Senior Financial Analyst according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 31%
Phone interview: 31%
Background check: 17%
Skills test: 10%
Personality test: 3%
Group panel interview: 3%
Other: 3%
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I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at NBCUniversal (Los Angeles, CA) in Jan 2015
Interview
The interview was by phone. He was very formal and sounded a little nervous. He asks questions that leaves open ended answers. Best to describe in detail and explain what your skills are and how they relate to the situation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
My expectations, how I perform in a fast environment, my top personal skills.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at NBCUniversal (New York, NY) in Aug 2025
Interview
Interviewer asked general questions about revenue recognition principles, and my understanding of GAAP. It was a lax interview. Was also asked about balancing communication with various stakeholders and how communicating financial information changes based on the audience. Ultimately didn’t get the role.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at NBCUniversal (Los Angeles, CA) in Mar 2025
Interview
4 rounds
1 interview with the recruiter
1 interview with the FP&A director (with an in person excel test)
1 interview with the VP
1 interview with HR. I was only able to get up to the second round. Did not get called for the third round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your hobbies?
Why do you want to work here?
What’s your career progression look like? Where do you see yourself?
Walk me through your resume?
Are you willing to commute?
Explain a financial model you build?
What part do you play in the budgeting process at your current company?
Plus a 30 min excel test IN PERSON.
Several rounds of interviews including on-sites with team. Pretty standard questions, and interview process ended with follow up and last minute questions with HR. Recruiter was very nice, easy to reach and the overall process was very positive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why NBCUniversal, walk me through your background, what's the most challenging aspect of your current role and how do you go about solving this.