This Excel interview masterclass is part of the FinReads Knowledge Excellence Series — practical, recruiter-grade preparation for analysts, finance professionals, and data candidates. Follow FinReads...

It can be hard to figure out how to get through an Excel chart when you’re trying to guess a company’s financial future or assess a big purchase. A lot of pros have the same problem. They...

There’s no doubt that financial planning and analysis (FP&A), business finance, and investment banking all depend on spreadsheets. A recent study of the industry shows that 96% of FP&A...

The world of finance is changing at a speed that has never been seen before. It is expected that 147 zettabytes of data will be made around the world by 2025. This means that classic spreadsheet-based...

In the past, corporate finance was ruled by static charts, huge blocks of numbers, and reporting rounds that were done by hand. But as the amount and complexity of financial data increases, using only...

Financial research is a key part of making smart business decisions. Microsoft Excel is still one of the most popular and powerful tools for financial professionals, whether they are figuring out how...

After weeks of careful work, you finally show the executive team your beautifully designed financial screen. There is silence in the room, and the CFO asks the feared question, “So what do we...

You know that raw data is important for research if you work in finance, but it can be very hard to look at and understand. There may be a lot of information that your company needs to know in rows...

Every second, the financial markets create huge amounts of data, which can be both a problem and an amazing chance for buyers. A lot of people use algorithmic trading, which has changed the way people...