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The World Bank Group Controllers, Solutions and Transformation Division, is seeking an experienced, forward-looking consultant to challenge conventional ways of working and help shape the future of finance. The consultant will engage leadership and cross-functional teams to diagnose complex issues, assess end-to-end processes, and design practical transformation solutions that improve efficiency, controls, data use, and stakeholder experience.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead a program to diagnose and transform end-to-end finance processes, including Record to Report (R2R), Order to Cash (O2C), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Originate to Distribute (OTD).
- Use data analysis, process mining, performance measures, systems evidence, and other diagnostic techniques to identify bottlenecks, variation, rework, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Design future-state processes and prioritized transformation roadmaps covering simplification, standardization, controls, data, technology, automation, AI, and agentic solutions.
- Engage leadership, facilitate cross-functional alignment, and challenge stakeholders to think differently about finance processes, operating models, and emerging capabilities.
- Translate findings into clear executive recommendations, decision points, business cases, and implementation actions, while transferring knowledge to internal teams.
Selection Criteria
WHAT YOU BRING
- Advanced degree in finance, business, operations, engineering, data analytics, or a related field, with substantial experience leading finance process transformation in complex organizations.
- Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end process assessment and redesign, supported by strong capabilities in data analysis, process mining, root-cause analysis, and benefits identification.
- Practical understanding of AI, generative AI, and agentic approaches, with the ability to assess where these capabilities can responsibly improve finance processes and decision-making.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or comparable process improvement expertise; experience with DMAIC, value-stream mapping, SIPOC, FMEA, and related methods is desirable.
- Strong influencing, facilitation, and communication skills, with the judgment to navigate ambiguity and mobilize stakeholders around new ways of working.
- Experience in finance, accounting, financial reporting, loan operations, treasury, controllership, or a similar environment; experience in an international financial institution or other complex global organization is preferred.
SUCCESS IN THE ROLE
Success will be demonstrated through high-quality diagnostic insights, credible and actionable transformation recommendations, effective leadership engagement, practical stop-gap measures, and measurable progress toward simpler, data-enabled, AI-ready end-to-end finance processes.
WBG Culture Attributes:
- Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
- Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.
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