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Did you know nine out of ten FP&A candidates fail this one simple interview question?
The interviewer asks: “What’s your company’s unique selling proposition?” — and most people freeze.
Why?
Because they give vague, forgettable answers like “We have great customer service”.
And in seconds, the hiring manager thinks: “This person doesn’t really understand how the business works.”
In this video, I’m going to show you exactly how to research, analyze, and explain a USP like a strategic finance pro.
By the end, you’ll know how to connect financial performance to competitive advantage — which is exactly what makes you stand out in an FP&A interview.
But before we jump into the “how,” let’s talk about why this question is so tricky — and why it’s more than just a product knowledge test.
The Hidden Trap
When a hiring manager asks you about your company’s USP, they’re not checking if you memorized the marketing slogan.
They’re testing whether you know how money actually flows through the business.
Think about it — modern FP&A isn’t just about reporting numbers.
It’s about understanding the drivers behind those numbers.
If you answer, “We have great customer service,” here’s what you’ve just told them:
You haven’t dug into revenue streams.
You can’t tell the difference between a feature and a true competitive advantage.
You might not be able to forecast accurately — because you don’t know what really fuels growth.
I’ve seen it happen. I once interviewed someone from a logistics company.
When I asked for their USP, they said, “Reliable delivery.”
When I followed up with, “How does that give you pricing power or better retention compared to competitors?” — they couldn’t answer.
That moment cost them the job.
The truth is, this question is testing three big things:
Can you read financial statements and spot profit drivers?
Do you know your customer segments well enough to explain why they choose you?
Can you connect company strategy to economic value?
If you can’t, you’re not showing business acumen — and without that, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning all become guesswork.
Breaking Down the USP Concept
A USP isn’t “what you do.”
It’s why people pick you instead of someone else.
Here’s a quick example.
A weak USP: “We make delicious pizza.”
A strong USP: “Fresh, hot pizza delivered in 30 minutes or it’s free.”
The difference?
The second one is specific, measurable, and tied to a promise that matters to the customer.
Strong USPs have three parts:
They identify a real customer need.
They show how you meet that need better than others.
They back it up with proof.
And here’s the FP&A twist — the best USPs show up in the numbers.
Maybe it’s higher margins, maybe it’s lower churn, maybe it’s faster revenue growth.
If you can point to those in an interview, you’ve just given a bulletproof answer.
Alright — now that you know what a USP really is, let’s get into the step-by-step blueprint for finding one before your next interview.
The Research Blueprint
Finding a USP isn’t guesswork — it’s a process.
Here’s the four-step method:
Analyze the financial statements.
Look for where the money’s coming from. Which products or services drive the most revenue? Which have the highest margins?
Example: If 80% of a SaaS company’s revenue comes from one scalable product with 80% margins — that’s probably tied to its USP.