Scenario — "The Fitness Center Cash Crunch"
You're supporting Peak Performance Fitness Plus, a two-location gym recovering from pandemic shutdowns. Revenue has returned to 75% of pre-COVID levels, but the owner is confused: "We're busier than ever, yet cash feels tighter than before."
Current Summary:
Revenue:
Expenses:
Financial Position:
Location Performance:
Your Task:
Act as the financial operations analyst. Identify the three primary causes of the cash flow shortfall and propose data-driven, actionable recommendations. Submit a financial analysis document and record a video walking us through your approach.
Analyze financial statements to identify operational issues
Calculate and interpret key financial ratios and metrics
Prioritize business problems based on financial impact
Develop actionable recommendations with clear ROI
Communicate complex financial insights to stakeholders
1. Financial Analysis Summary (Required):
Format: PDF or Document Length: 1 page maximum
Content:
- 3 key findings (root causes of cash flow issues) - Data points or ratios that support your conclusions - 2-3 prioritized actions with expected impact: - +$X/month cash improvement - Y% margin recovery
Keep it concise — bullet format is encouraged
2. Video Recording (Required) Format: MP4
Length: 7-10 minutes (continuous recording, one take) Must include both components detailed below
Video Requirements:
Your 7-10 minute video must include BOTH components:
1. Introduction (1-2 minutes) Share one example of a time you analyzed financial or operational data to uncover a root cause that others missed. - How did you verify your findings? - How did you communicate them to stakeholders?
2. Challenge Response (5-7 minutes) Walk us through your approach to the fitness center challenge. Explain: - How you would diagnose the company's cash position and operational health - Which metrics or ratios you would calculate first - What immediate actions you'd take to stabilize cash flow - How you'd prioritize short-term vs long-term fixes
AI Usage Declaration: At the end of your video, please state: ☐ I did not use any AI tools ☐ I used AI tools (briefly describe how, including prompts and edits)
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