Financial Business Advisor - IT Business Solutions

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and so much more. Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Role Summary

This Financial Business Advisor role supports the financial planning and analysis for our Corporate Technology and Workplace Solutions team. You will provide financial consultation, planning, and analysis for major operations, particularly in the Corporate Technology portfolio, while coordinating operational forecasts and budgets to align with strategic goals. Your insights will support decision-making for technology investments, evaluating business cases and understanding their financial impact. You'll identify opportunities for process improvement, orchestrate large-scale processes with leaders and stakeholders, and support change management efforts. Finally, you'll build and share knowledge to drive superior results.

Finance Competencies

This role will regularly demonstrate our finance competencies, where you will lead through change, innovate to excel and adapt skillfully to change.

Lead

• Strategic Thinking: Drive initiatives aligned with our mission and vision, collaborating with stakeholders to establish a future vision.
• Courage: Face challenges head-on, act with accountability, take calculated risks, and foster a culture of growth.
• Connectivity: Build meaningful connections across the enterprise, valuing diverse perspectives and strengthening relationships.

Innovate

• Velocity: Make quick, data-driven decisions to maximize business impact and drive strategy to action.
• Curiosity: Embrace curiosity by trying new things, asking questions, and seeking answers to make valuable connections.
• Continuous Learning: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills, mentoring the team and staying updated on industry trends.

Adapt

• Influence: Shape opinions and outcomes through active listening and understanding others' perspectives to foster collaboration.
• Agility: Anticipate and manage change swiftly, staying flexible amid ambiguity and acting as a catalyst for change.
• Presence: Display optimism, confidence, and composure, ensuring effective communication and emotional intelligence

Technical & Digital Skills

• Data Translation: You'll use and translate expense data into a concise story to drive conversations and decisions with business partners.
• Microsoft Suite Proficiency: You'll navigate the Microsoft suite of products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and the Microsoft Power Platform, with ease.
• Preferred Tools & Upskilling: Experience with Hyperion Essbase / Smart View and Power BI is preferred but not required. You'll have opportunities to learn and master new tools, effectively upskilling yourself and contributing to the team's collective growth and expertise.

Additional Insights: 

Hybrid role with 2-3 in-office days per week based in Columbus, OH.  Current remote associates will also be considered 

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Job Description Summary

Do you have a big picture point of view as well as a keen eye for details? Our success depends on staying ahead of the curve, making sure our businesses and leaders are on top of financial trends and changes. If you are a highly skilled business professional, who can develop and communicate financial information and forecasts, we want to hear from you!

As an Advisor, you'll provide financial consultation, planning and analysis for a major business operations (state, product, business unit, etc.). This includes coordinating the development of operational forecasts and budgets and reporting on financial income, loss and expense measures. You'll serve as a key member of leadership team.

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