01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES
Financial Analysis
Checks how candidates work with ratios, cash flow, the time value of money, credit risk and valuation.
- Ratio analysis
- Cash flow
- Time value of money
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Financial Analysis82%
Numerical Reasoning74%
Critical Thinking68%
Microsoft Excel64%
Decision-Making78%
Error Checking70%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of finance skills.
The Credit Analyst template combines Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Decision-Making, Error Checking. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
6tests80minutes94questions in total
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
Critical Thinking
Shows whether candidates can judge an argument, spot what it assumes and tell which conclusions follow.
- Inference
- Recognising assumptions
- Deduction
04 · 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
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 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore accurate figures, records and financial processes.
You receive a result for each included test: Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Decision-Making, Error Checking. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking an overdue-account summary before contacting customers.
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 checking an overdue-account summary before contacting customers. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Credit Analyst assessment results.
Credit Analyst: checking an overdue-account summary before contacting customersWorkplace example
An invoice register totals £12,000. Payments of £9,000 have been recorded against it.
| Invoice total | Payments recorded |
|---|---|
| £12,000 | £9,000 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Credit Analyst assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Error Checking; workplace situations in Decision-Making. It brings together evidence about accurate figures, records and financial processes, giving you areas to explore when checking an overdue-account summary before contacting customers.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking an overdue-account summary before contacting customers to explore practical application. Ask how they would verify the balance, clarify the issue and agree the next step.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Financial AnalysisUse a short Financial Analysis work sample to explore how they apply ratio analysis and cash flow.
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
- Critical ThinkingUse a short Critical Thinking work sample to explore how they apply inference and recognising assumptions.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
- Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
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 Credit Analyst vacancy?
Yes. Start with Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Decision-Making, Error Checking, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Financial Analysis to explore ratio analysis. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Credit Analyst work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Error Checking; workplace situations in Decision-Making online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking an overdue-account summary before contacting customers to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Financial Analysis included?
Checks how candidates work with ratios, cash flow, the time value of money, credit risk and valuation. Use a short Financial Analysis work sample to explore how they apply ratio analysis and cash flow. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Credit Analyst assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 80 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 Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Decision-Making, Error Checking 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?
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