Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

Job #: req37948

Organization: World Bank Group

Sector: Budget

Grade: GE

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date: 8/18/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

Vice-Presidency Context

The Budget and Procurement Vice Presidency (WBP) is organized into five departments under a Vice President: (1) WBPCU- WBG, Budget Partners, Corporate and Knowledge Units: Providing strategic and operational leadership in finance planning and budget oversight to WBG executive, compliance, corporate, finance, and knowledge VPUs; (2) WBPRU- IBRD/IDA Budget Partners, Regional Units: Providing strategic and operational leadership in finance planning and budget oversight to regional VPUs and Country Office Accounting management and oversight, globally; (3) WBPCE- WBG Center of Excellence: Leading planning, reporting, shared services, and budget solutions; (4) WBPCP- WBG Corporate Procurement: Overseeing sourcing, supplier management, and operational support; and (5) CSRDR- IFC & MIGA Budget Partners: Providing strategic and operational leadership in finance planning and budget oversight to IFC and MIGA clients, globally.

WBP’ service delivery model has three core roles: (1) Business Partners (serving clients directly with focus on decision support and performance oversight); (2) Centers of Expertise (providing thought-leadership and analytics, designing business finance policies, practices and systems, and coordinating knowledge management); and (3) Service Center (managing delivery of high volume and transactional and reporting services across Bank, including help desk support to clients).

Unit Context:

WBP is seeking to fill position of Finance Analyst for the following units: CSSRM, WBPGA and WBPKB.

The Finance Analyst will provide advanced financial analysis, planning, reporting, forecasting and decision-support services to strengthen resource management, client responsiveness, and operational performance. The incumbent will serve as a strategic finance and analytics partner, delivering insightful financial and data-driven recommendations that support effective decision-making and organizational performance. The role will drive financial analysis, risk identification, planning, and performance monitoring while strengthening data quality, governance, and reporting processes. Leveraging digital finance solutions and AI-enabled tools, the incumbent will enhance reporting, automate workflows, improve operational efficiency, and transform complex data into clear, actionable insights for management and stakeholders. Additionally, the position will provide high-impact analytical support, executive briefings, and ad hoc strategic analyses to advance business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. Finance Analysts are expected to be fungible and able to work across different assignments over time, depending on business needs and professional development objectives.

Duties and accountabilities:

Financial Planning and Resource Management

• Support budget formulation, resource allocation, and financial planning activities across business portfolios.

• Provide analytical support for funding decisions, resource requirements, and emerging business priorities.

• Contribute to effective utilization of resources through financial analysis and planning insights.

Financial Performance and Risk Management

• Develop financial reports, forecasts, dashboards, and management insights to support decision-making.

• Monitor financial and operational performance, identify risks and drivers, and recommend opportunities for resource optimization.

• Perform variance, trend, and scenario analyses to support planning, forecasting, and performance management.

Analytics and Business Partnership

• Deliver data-driven analytics, reporting, and visualization solutions to support budget performance and resource management.

• Partner with finance, operations, and business teams to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.

• Strengthen data quality, reporting standards, controls, and governance practices.

• Leverage analytics, benchmarking, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance reporting, decision support, and business outcomes.

• Prepare strategic analyses, presentations, and briefing materials for management and stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement and Corporate Contributions

• Support departmental and institutional initiatives that advance business objectives.

• Drive process simplification, automation, and operational excellence through innovative and AI-enabled solutions.

• Foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous learning across teams.

As with all other WBP staff, Finance Analysts are expected to be fungible and able to work across different assignments over time, depending on business needs and professional development objectives.

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/temporaries).

External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum Education consisting of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance, Management, or other relevant discipline required to fulfill position-specific requirements (e.g., Economics, Public Administration, Information Systems, etc.) OR Non‐Finance Bachelor's Degree plus an Advanced Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent accounting certificate. (e.g., CIMA, ACCA).

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a comparable accounting or finance-oriented role.

• Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, concepts and principles, financial accounting reporting, cost allocations and internal controls.

• Good understanding of critical linkages and relationships between finance and budget processes

• Excellent data mining skills, including advanced Excel skills. Skilled in other Microsoft Office tools particularly PowerPoint and Word.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills – with demonstrated ability to distill, integrate, and synthesize complex information and data, prepare clear, crisp results to inform strategically relevant, concise recommendations.

• AI literacy, including the ability to frame analytical questions, design effective prompts, assess AI-generated outputs, and apply responsible AI practices to financial and operational data.

• Strong knowledge of SAP processes, transactions, and reports and experience working in planning systems such as BPC.

• Strong knowledge of reporting and data visualization tools such as AO and Power BI.

• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, work and integrate into changing project teams, get up to speed with new topics quickly, and multi-task.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, internationally diverse work environment.

Proficiency in Technical and Business skills (listed below): The WBP Skill Framework defines the essential skill sets for VPU staff. In addition to technical competencies, applicants should also be proficient in Technical and Business skills. For more details, please click here. WBP Skills Framework.

Budget Technical Skills:

Financial Accounting and Reporting: Understands and describes the main elements of financial statements and reports, demonstrates awareness and knowledge of accounting standards, understands general compliance requirements, and provides accurate and timely financial submissions.

Business Planning (includes Budgeting): Lead planning processes, including setting targets, communicating assumptions, coordinating, budget preparation, challenging submissions and seeking synergies upon consolidation.

Managerial Accounting: Demonstrates a basic understanding of managerial accounting. Provides examples of managerial accounting techniques used in the organization. Describes the importance of managerial accounting information to the organization.

Scenario Planning and Analysis: Frames routine problems and selects relevant data with minimal guidance. Use established methods to simulate impacts and suggest low risk actions. Communicates results, assumptions, and trade-offs for short-term decisions.

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.