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
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Strategic Thinking82%
Numerical Reasoning74%
Leadership68%
Decision-Making64%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of finance skills.
The Finance Director template combines Strategic Thinking, Numerical Reasoning, Leadership, Decision-Making. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests40minutes34questions 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 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Leadership
Shows how candidates set direction and handle people problems in a team.
- Supporting others
- Setting direction
- Handling team challenges
04 · 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
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, Leadership, Decision-Making. 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.
Try the question yourself before reading the answer. It is a Numerical Reasoning example drawn from reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary, part of a Finance Director's week.
Finance Director: reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summaryWorkplace example
Four shifts recorded 54, 57, 60 and 69 bank lines.
| Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 | Shift 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 57 | 60 | 69 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Finance Director assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning; workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making. 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.
- 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.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
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BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Finance Director vacancy?
Yes. Start with Strategic Thinking, Numerical Reasoning, Leadership, Decision-Making, 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 Finance Director work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning; workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making 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 Finance Director assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 40 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, Leadership, Decision-Making 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 Finance Director 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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