Senior Analyst, Data Governance
Senior Analyst, Data Governance
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Job Description
- Background in finance or accounting with a solid understanding of core financial principles
- Experience with systems ideally from a business user perspective
- Hands-on or functional knowledge of Workday platforms including:
- Workday Accounting Center
- Workday Prism Analytics
- Workday General Ledger (GL) Financials
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and support data-driven decision-making
- Comfortable collaborating across finance and systems teams to support operational and transformation initiatives
This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.
The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location:
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.
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Job Description Summary
Do you want to invest in yourself and thrive in an environment of innovation problem solving collaboration and learning If youre prepared to work in a technology-enabled digitally-focused organization where Controllership is a captivating and respected career we want to hear from you!As a Senior Analyst Data Governance youll consult and deliver on changes to the financial systems environment and providing complex impact analysis on those changes; primary domains include business rules (interfaces) reference data reporting and allocations. Well count on you to provide operational support for Finance back office processes systems and addition youll provide oversight of the Finance data model to ensure accurate credible and relevant Finance data for our business partners.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Consults with Finance business partners to analyze design implement and operationalize solutions with an emphasis on ensuring the integrity of Nationwides financial data; consults with financial and business unit leadership on complex multi-functional projects processes and systems that support strategic financial and corporate initiatives.
Develops plans and coordinates complex financial projects for business units and the Office of Finance; delivers on all aspects of financial projects according to guidelines budget impact scope and strategic focus; assists in resource planning and project estimation.
Leads the impact analysis and manages the financial data elements owned by Finance Data Governance such as reference data business rules allocation rules; supports data governance applications researches and advises senior management on the industry practices for obtaining recording and analyzing data; enforces compliance to standards set forth by FDG.
Ensures changes to Finance data flows and elements owned by Finance Data Governance such as reference data business rules allocation rules etc. follow the established approval framework; defines and enforces standards around Finance data architecture such as usage storage access and transparency.
Serves as a team lead in providing operational support for Finance back office processes systems and reports; recommends and maintains financial controls; provides audit support.
Performs complex data analysis and trending related to financial activity and related environmental statistics such as record counts volumes exceptions etc. Identifies and determines root cause for data quality items impacting Finance; recommends solutions and strategies; maintains and reports scorecard metrics.
Exhibits expertise in design development maintenance and continuous improvement of business processes and procedures.
Partners with business units and Nationwide Technology in documenting planning solutions including business case development and road maps; serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
Communicates with a wide variety of audiences; exhibits advanced presentation and facilitation skills; initiates develops and maintains relationships with key business partners; conducts and leads training for business partners and less experienced staff.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Director/Associate Vice President.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate studies in business accounting mathematics computer science management information systems or a related field with comparable work experience preferred.
Experience: Eight years of progressive experience in planning designing and implementing enterprise-wide business transformation initiatives. Extensive experience in functional process information and data modeling data management and warehousing and applications -depth experience with process re-design methods and tools.
Knowledge Abilities and Skills: Accounting/finance background; process management; continuous improvement approach; project management and consulting. Experience with processes systems and tools: interfaces reference data reporting allocations; understanding of SQL and other computer programming languages. Analytical and problem solving skills. Comfortable learning and using new software and familiarity with common desktop tools. Capable of performing in a production oriented environment while meeting SLAs and deliverable. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; interpersonal skills and communication. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to understand and document complex data flows; data research and analysis with large volumes of data (SQL Microsoft Excel PeopleSoft Access); solid understanding of effective internal controls.
Other criteria including leadership skills competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managers leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs including: medical/dental/vision life insurance short and long term disability coveragepaid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date nine paid holidays 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match company-paid pension plan business casual attire and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged appreciated respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
