01 · 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
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Numerical Reasoning82%
Microsoft Excel74%
Error Checking68%
Finance Case Study64%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of finance skills.
The Cost Analyst template combines Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Error Checking, Finance Case Study. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests50minutes65questions in total
02 · 18 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Microsoft Excel
Checks the spreadsheet work the job actually needs, from formulas and lookups to clean analysis.
- Formulas & functions
- Working with data
- Tables & charts
03 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
04 · 9 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES
Finance Case Study
Shows whether candidates can work through a budget or forecast, calculate variances and judge what matters.
- Budget variance
- Cash flow
- Margin and pricing
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore accurate figures, records and financial processes.
You receive a result for each included test: Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Error Checking, Finance Case Study. 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.
A short Numerical Reasoning question, set around reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary. It shows the kind of thinking the Cost Analyst assessment measures.
Cost Analyst: reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summaryWorkplace example
The target is 7 minutes per bank line. Today's 5 bank lines took 45 minutes in total.
| Bank lines | Minutes in total |
|---|---|
| 5 | 45 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Cost Analyst assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Error Checking, Finance Case Study. 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?
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- Finance Case StudyUse a short Finance Case Study work sample to explore how they apply budget variance and cash flow.
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.
BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Cost Analyst vacancy?
Yes. Start with Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Error Checking, Finance Case Study, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Numerical Reasoning to explore tables & charts. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Cost Analyst work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Error Checking, Finance Case Study 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 Numerical Reasoning included?
Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them. Ask them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Cost Analyst assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 50 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 Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Error Checking, Finance Case Study 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 Cost Analyst 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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