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%
Microsoft Excel68%
Power BI64%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of finance skills.
The Financial Analyst template combines Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Power BI. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests50minutes58questions 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 · 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
04 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Power BI
Checks whether candidates can model data and build a report other people can use.
- Data preparation
- Data models
- Reports & visualisations
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, Microsoft Excel, Power BI. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on comparing a budget with actual expenditure.
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.
This Numerical Reasoning example is set in the work of a Financial Analyst: comparing a budget with actual expenditure. Use it to talk through a candidate's reasoning alongside their results.
Financial Analyst: comparing a budget with actual expenditureWorkplace example
The invoice register was set at £9,600. The latest estimate is £10,560.
| Budget | Estimate |
|---|---|
| £9,600 | £10,560 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Financial Analyst assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Power BI. It brings together evidence about accurate figures, records and financial processes, giving you areas to explore when comparing a budget with actual expenditure.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on comparing a budget with actual expenditure to explore practical application. Ask them to explain a variance, verify the source figures and communicate the implications.
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.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
- Power BIAsk them to explain a data model, report choice and checks on the underlying figures.
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 Financial Analyst vacancy?
Yes. Start with Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, 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 Financial Analyst work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Power BI online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on comparing a budget with actual expenditure 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 Financial 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 Financial Analysis, Numerical Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Power BI 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 Financial 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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