CIMA Strategic Level

OVERVIEW

About the CIMA Strategic Level

The Strategic level focuses on the role of the senior finance manager and long-term strategic decision-making. Once this level is cleared, a CIMA qualified finance professional will be able to support organisational leaders to craft strategy; evaluate and manage risks that might prevent organisations from successfully implementing strategy; value organisations; and source financial resources required to implement strategy.

Three Objective Tests underpin the Strategic Case Study Examination, one for each of the professional qualification subjects. The Case Study Examination can only be attempted after all Objective Tests for the level have been completed successfully or exemptions have been given.

At the Strategic level, the role simulated is that of the senior finance manager. The Case Study Examination provides a simulated context which allows learners to demonstrate that they have acquired the required knowledge, skills, techniques and mindset for that role.

The Strategic Case Study Examination is the final test of competence of the professional qualification and once it has been passed and the practical experience requirements are met, membership of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the CGMA designation is awarded.