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Finance Intern - Hiring Process

How does the hiring process for a Finance Intern differ from that of typical consulting positions at BCG? Will there be case interviews? How do they check Excel competences? 

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Daniel
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on Apr 29, 2025
Ex-McKinsey, Bain & Kearney | 5+ yrs consulting, coaching & interviewing | Freelancing | 95%+ candidate success

Hi,

  • Focus: The Finance Intern hiring process at BCG is usually separate from consulting tracks and focuses more on technical and functional skills than case interviews.
  • Assessment content: Instead of full cases, expect competency-based interviews, possibly a technical assessment or Excel test, and questions on financial concepts, reporting, and data analysis.

In any case, I suggest checking with the recruiter - send them a kind email, asking for the interview agenda. Best of luck!

on Apr 29, 2025
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Hi,

The general process will be the same: Send in a CV, maybe a initial HR conversation/chat, then 2-4 rounds of interviews with various levels of leadership e.g. Manager then Directors in last interviews.

The difference will be in the content of the interview - you will be asked or tested on the technicalities of the function e.g Excel competency, modelling, data analysis etc. 

I would reach out to HR to confirm what is expected in the process. 

Good luck

on Apr 29, 2025
#1 Rated & Awarded McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | Verifiable success rates

First and foremost, ask the recruiter exactly this question.

They will give you the most up-to-date and granular answer. If it's not clear, then follow-up with them. 

What's unclear based on your question is whether the Finance role is an internal one or it's a consultant role within the Finance practice? The recruitment process is going to vary significantly between the two.

Best,
Cristian

Alessa
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on Apr 30, 2025
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Hey there 👋
Great question — the Finance Intern hiring process at BCG is very different from their consulting track! 🧾

🔹 Usually, no case interviews — instead, expect:

  • Behavioral questions (motivation, teamwork, attention to detail)
  • A possible Excel or analytical skills test (think: formulas, pivot tables, maybe basic modeling)
  • Sometimes a short business task or data exercise to assess logic + accuracy

Tip: brush up on Excel basics, and maybe do a few practice tasks with real datasets to feel confident 📊💪

Let’s walk through common test formats and how to prep smart in coaching 💬

Best, Alessa

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