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Financial Analysis

Excel and finance models are the everyday language of the controller and the analyst. But there's a big difference between someone who follows a template and someone who builds a model that survives a board meeting. The Financial Analysis Assessment measures in multiple-choice questions whether a candidate truly understands financial logic: ratios, valuation, cash flow and modeling. For finance, controlling and corporate strategy roles where wrong numbers come at a cost.

Time

~15 minutes

Type

Hard skills test

Form

Multiple choice

Perfect for:
Financial analysts, Business analysts, Controllers, Junior auditors, FP&A staff, M&A analysts, Corporate finance, Strategy consultants
Financial analysts, Business analysts, Controllers, Junior auditors, FP&A staff, M&A analysts, Corporate finance, Strategy consultants
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3 Reasons we love this assessment

01
Knockout on financial logic
Anyone who confuses operating cash flow with net profit won't last in a finance team. A fast first filter for analyst and controller roles.
02
From junior to senior
Three levels in one test: basic ratios, intermediate valuation and advanced scenario modeling. Junior versus senior in one measurement.
03
Real finance scenarios
The questions are about real situations: building a forecast, comparing two acquisition options, spotting an error in a model. Not theory, but the work.
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Three levels

Basic (ratios, P&L logic), intermediate (cash flow, valuation basics) and advanced (DCF, scenario analysis, model interpretation).

Multiple choice, knockout format

No open answers, no subjective grading. Immediately clear who has the basics and who doesn't, so you can move on with the candidates who matter.

Under time pressure

The test has a fixed time limit. Candidates answer as many questions as they can within that time, so you measure not just knowledge but also pace.

Instant insight for the recruiter

After the test the score lands in your dashboard right away. No waiting, no manual review. Decision-ready in an hour.

Measurement
Objectives

The Big Five Personality Model assesses key personality traits that influence behavior and performance:

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Financial ratios & analysis

Liquidity, solvency, profitability ratios and what they actually tell you about a business.

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Cash flow & working capital

The difference between profit and cash, and why companies with growing profits can still go bankrupt.

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Valuation & modeling

DCF logic, multiples, and the assumptions that make or break a valuation.

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Scenario & sensitivity

Building scenarios, stress-testing assumptions, and presenting outcomes a decision-maker can act on.

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