Financial Business Advisor

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.

Enjoy the vibrant energy of the Arena District, working in-office on a hybrid basis.

This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.

The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s):

Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215 

Work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization.  Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, Ohio or Scottsdale, Arizona. However, on occasion, applications from internal candidates working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

Internal Note: Compensation Grade G3

Financial Business Advisor – Central Expense Management 

Nationwide is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Business Advisor to support P&C Expense Management through insightful analysis and strategic financial planning. This role partners across finance teams to drive expense efficiency, enhance reporting tools, and deliver actionable insights. The ideal candidate will contribute to monthly financial processes, benchmarking, and project planning to help shape data-informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executes critical monthly financial processes, including performance analysis and reporting package development.
• Delivers proactive, data-driven insights to influence strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• Designs, maintains, and enhances standardized reporting tools and presentation templates.
• Leverages Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI to synthesize and visualize complex financial data.
• Conducts industry and peer benchmarking to identify opportunities and provide actionable recommendations aligned with business objectives.
• Supports strategic project portfolio planning, including benefit realization and validation.
• Builds and maintains strong partnerships across finance and business teams to foster collaboration and alignment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in financial analysis and expense reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and other financial tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working towards CPA or CFA certification.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Makes effective decisions in a timely manner within the context of own objectives with a view to seeking opportunities outside normal objective boundaries; seeks to understand how decisions can have an effect on other areas.

• Searches for ways to make existing processes more efficient while driving quality outcomes

• Communicates a logical view of own work streams effectively, in a way that helps others understand and feel how business outcomes will be different as a result of the project/decision; seeks to develop business options into recommendations

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