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
Financial Controller assessment
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A ready-made selection of tests for Financial Controller candidates. See how they approach the skills that matter, then focus your interviews on the results.
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Numerical Reasoning82%
Management74%
Error Checking68%
Compliance & Ethics64%
Decision-Making78%
Microsoft Excel70%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of finance skills.
The Financial Controller template combines Numerical Reasoning, Management, Error Checking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
6tests60minutes79questions in total
02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Management
Shows how candidates handle performance, workload and day to day supervision.
- Organising work
- Supporting teams
- Managing priorities
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 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Compliance & Ethics
Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.
- Ethical decisions
- Following procedures
- Raising concerns
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 · 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
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, Management, Error Checking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on comparing actual expenditure with an approved budget.
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 a workplace example for a Financial Controller vacancy. Discuss the reasoning behind the answer alongside the assessment results.
Financial Controller: workplace exampleWorkplace example
A department has an approved monthly budget of £80,000. Actual expenditure is £86,000.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Financial Controller assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning, Error Checking, Microsoft Excel; workplace situations in Management, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making. It brings together evidence about accurate figures, records and financial processes, giving you areas to explore when comparing actual expenditure with an approved budget.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on comparing actual expenditure with an approved budget to explore practical application. Ask them to investigate a variance, verify the ledger figures and explain the effect on the forecast.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
- ManagementDiscuss how they would allocate work, review progress and support a colleague.
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
- Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
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 Controller vacancy?
Yes. Start with Numerical Reasoning, Management, Error Checking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, 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 Financial Controller work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning, Error Checking, Microsoft Excel; workplace situations in Management, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on comparing actual expenditure with an approved budget 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 Financial Controller assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 60 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, Management, Error Checking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel 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 Controller 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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