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Chief Financial Officer assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Strategic Thinking82%
Numerical Reasoning74%
Bookkeeping and Accounting68%
Leadership64%
Decision-Making78%
Compliance & Ethics70%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of finance skills.

The Chief Financial Officer template combines Strategic Thinking, Numerical Reasoning, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Leadership, Decision-Making, Compliance & Ethics. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

6tests70minutes56questions in total

01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Strategic Thinking

Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences.

  • Long-term priorities
  • Evaluating information
  • Considering wider effects

02 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Numerical Reasoning

Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.

  • Tables & charts
  • Percentages & ratios
  • Interpreting figures

03 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Checks double entry, ledgers, reconciliations and period-end adjustments, following IFRS.

  • Double entry
  • Ledgers and trial balance
  • Period-end adjustments

04 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Leadership

Shows how candidates set direction and handle people problems in a team.

  • Supporting others
  • Setting direction
  • Handling team challenges

05 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Decision-Making

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.

  • Evaluating options
  • Weighing information
  • Choosing a response

06 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Compliance & Ethics

Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.

  • Ethical decisions
  • Following procedures
  • Raising concerns

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore accurate figures, records and financial processes.

You receive a result for each included test: Strategic Thinking, Numerical Reasoning, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Leadership, Decision-Making, Compliance & Ethics. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Explore an example in the context of reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Chief Financial Officer assessment results.

Chief Financial Officer: reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summaryWorkplace example

An invoice register totals £12,000. Payments of £9,000 have been recorded against it.

Invoice totalPayments recorded
£12,000£9,000
What percentage of the total remains unpaid?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Chief Financial Officer assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning, Bookkeeping and Accounting; workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Compliance & Ethics. It brings together evidence about accurate figures, records and financial processes, giving you areas to explore when reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary to explore practical application. Ask them to explain the reconciliation, show their checks and describe how they would resolve a mismatch.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Strategic ThinkingAsk how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals.
  • Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
  • Bookkeeping and AccountingUse a short Bookkeeping and Accounting work sample to explore how they apply double entry and ledgers and trial balance.
  • LeadershipAsk how they would set direction, support the team and handle a setback.
  • Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
  • Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Chief Financial Officer vacancy?

Yes. Start with Strategic Thinking, Numerical Reasoning, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Leadership, Decision-Making, Compliance & Ethics, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Strategic Thinking to explore long-term priorities. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Chief Financial Officer work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning, Bookkeeping and Accounting; workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Compliance & Ethics online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Strategic Thinking included?

Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences. Ask how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Chief Financial Officer assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 70 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Strategic Thinking, Numerical Reasoning, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Leadership, Decision-Making, Compliance & Ethics separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Chief Financial Officer selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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