"My love for math made me pursue a career in financial analysis. It's exciting to work with financial data and make forecasts and recommendations. I have an analytical mind, and this helps me enjoy each day at work. I look forward to joining your team and helping clients make investment decisions as a financial analyst."

"My discipline is my greatest strength as a financial analyst. When reviewing financial data or records, I focus completely on the task until it's done. I also pay keen attention to details and have excellent strategies to prevent procrastination. I believe these qualities make me stand out as a financial analyst, and I'm eager to contribute to your organisation's financial plans."

"I became a chartered financial analyst (CFA) three years ago after meeting the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute requirements. I pursued this licence to learn and gain more experience with subjects like investment analysis and financial reporting. I also developed my analytical skills by earning a CFA designation. I love learning and staying current with developments in financial analysis."

"I use trend, vertical, and horizontal analyses to understand a company's financial position over time. I'm also familiar with how ratio analysis can help to determine a company's liquid assets, operational efficiency, and profitability. In my five years of work experience, I used these financial methodologies for different situations. I'm also proficient with financial analysis tools, such as Bloomberg and Capital IQ."

"At my last job, I was analyzing a startup's financial records. I found that the cash inflow didn't quite add up to the company's cash outflow. There was no explanation for the imbalance from the records I had. I first double-checked before notifying my finance manager of the situation. She later contacted the business owner. I pay keen attention to details and always act ethically when dealing with customers, employers, or my colleagues."

"The investment opportunity's risk in relation to its reward is key. Assessing the organisation's portfolio and the investment's time horizon is also important. As a financial analyst, I typically recommend companies take calculated risks when investing capital. The investment opportunity should also fit the company's current strategies and financial plans."

"The price-earnings to growth (PEG) ratio is a good metric for analyzing a company's stock performance. If the value is greater than one, the stock is overvalued. Otherwise, it's undervalued or fairly priced. In my experience, the PEG metric gives more insight into a company's financial health. It considers the projected earnings growth."

"I'd use a balance sheet and income statement to evaluate a company's assets and liabilities. A company's cash statement only provides information about cash inflow and outflow. However, if I were to analyse a company's financial health, I'd consider all three financial statements."

"I use SAS to prepare financial reports because the software has a user-friendly interface. Depending on the type of report, I create tables, statements, charts, and graphs. I also include details such as the assets, liabilities, equity, earnings, and net income from my analysis."

"If I didn't have the required information, I'd first go through the client's transactional history and try to find the information myself. I think figuring things out independently is important, it helps me learn. If I found the information, I'd contact the client and confirm its accuracy. Otherwise, I'd inform my manager of the situation and suggest they reach out to the client."

"An income statement tells you about a company's net income and expenditure within a period. It reveals whether a company is making a profit or a loss. An increase in the company's debt leads to a decrease in its net income, which is listed on the income statement."

"Accounts receivable refers to the money due to a company, and I record it as a current asset on balance sheets. If a company's accounts receivable increases, this means more money is due. Therefore, there would be a decrease in the company's net worth and cash flow. The company's assets would also decrease in value with an increase in accounts receivable. Continuous increase in the accounts receivable can make the company run out of money, so it's important to monitor."

"Recommending safe portfolios is an important aspect of my job as a financial analyst. It's also my duty to analyse the risk involved in investments and prepare financial statements for clients. If a client wanted to take a risky opportunity, I'd suggest they reconsider their decision and propose an alternative investment. However, I understand that the final decision rests with a client."

"I work well with other finance and accounting professionals to reach a shared goal. In my last job, my manager grouped me with two senior and four junior financial analysts. Our goal was to analyse investment opportunities for a top bank in Ontario. Working with experienced professionals helped develop my analytical skills. I also improved my leadership skills by working with junior financial analysts."

"I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to the fast-moving technology industry. I've followed your company's progress over the last few years, and I'd love to work here as a financial analyst. I feel I am well-suited to this position because of my skills, training, and experience.. I also want to work here because of your organisation's reputation for providing career development opportunities."