Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Description

• Initiate and deliver high-quality, robust and accurate analysis and insights, leveraging AI technology as appropriate and other data analytics and visualization tools, to inform strategic decision-making and funding solutions to support business model changes
• Develop evidence-based recommendations, options, and decision frameworks that support strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and management decision-making
• Research, benchmark, and assess practices across multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, and comparable organizations to inform approaches, operating model design, and management decision-making.
• Develop executive-level presentations, briefing notes, and decision-support materials that synthesize complex financial, operational, governance, and strategic analysis into clear, concise, and actionable insights for leadership and other non-technical audiences.

• Assess strategic, operational, financial, and risk considerations underlying business decisions, helping identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen value for money, and align resources with organizational priorities.
• Liaise with Finance, Controllers, Internal Audit, Governance and Risk teams, and business stakeholders to strengthen accountability, address findings, and support continuous improvement of controls.
• Serve as a delegate member of the Procurement Committee, providing independent review and challenge of business cases, sourcing strategies, vendor selections, and award recommendations.
• Support unit efforts to simplify and automate finance and business processes 

• Support coordination of cross-functional and cross-institutional corporate initiatives, involving stakeholders across WBG, corporate functions, and business units to advance strategic priorities and organizational objectives.
• Support the design and implementation of corporate policies, operating models, governance frameworks, and institutional initiatives, coordinating stakeholder inputs and driving follow-through to achieve intended outcomes.
• Strengthen knowledge sharing and institutionalization of best practices, lessons learned and coordinate knowledge creation for the unit. 

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), master’s in finance or equivalent with 5 years of experience. Professional accreditation is a plus
• Excellent analytical, conceptional and strategic thinking skills with demonstrated ability to structure complex and ambiguous issues, identify root causes, assess implications and alternatives.
• Strong experience in resource management, organizational transformation, management consulting, corporate strategy, or related disciplines, with a proven ability to support strategic decision-making. Experience working with or within multilateral institutions, international organizations, or the public sector is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and translate financial, operational, and strategic topics into clear and compelling messages for senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent judgment, proactive and solutions-oriented mindset with high degree of initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of financial concepts, IFC’s funding model, and financial/expense controls.  Sound knowledge of IFC’s business model.
• Knowledge of SAP, BPC, BW, AO, SBD and other Resource Management systems used by IFC is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, influence without formal authority, and navigate complex stakeholder environments to achieve results across organizational boundaries.
• Proven ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Recognized team player who collaborates, works well with others, with the ability to listen and distil others’ ideas and make changes in plans or thinking as a result (as appropriate).
• Ability to use commercially available LLM tools like Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot for research, analysis, and drafting in Advisory Services, validate outputs against primary sources, and remain accountable for recommendations.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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