Financial Business Advisor
Financial Business Advisor
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
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 StemOPT 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:
- Bachelors 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 youll 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. Youll 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
Helps others to think about their work from a different angle; brings insights to team members based on expertise in areas they support.
Asks the right questions to gain an understanding of the topic and attempts to get at root problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; shows ability to generate and evaluate alternatives
Supports changes being employed to move organization toward the use of new technologies or into new endeavors; seeks to influence team members to understand and accept changes; offers to be part of the new changes within the organization.
Keeps informed of new methods and technologies that will affect and improve own work and the work of team members; advocates for these new ideas that will move the team forward.
Able to recognize team members emotions around change; willing to modulate your own response as well as help others on the team to accept changes with a positive outlook.
Works to build knowledge of organizational structure and products to drive superior results; shares knowledge with team members and encourages others to branch out of their organizational silo.
May perform other responsibilities assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Director/Officer. This is an individual contributor role.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate studies in finance economics accounting or statistics; advanced degree in financial field is desirable.
License/Certification/Designation: CPA preferred.
Experience: Typically eight or more years financial experience including financial analysis planning forecasting actuarial or auditing. Insurance industry background desirable. Prefer at least three years project leadership management or supervisor experience.
Knowledge Abilities and Skills: In-depth knowledge of statistical/financial analysis financial statement and budget preparation. Knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting practices and insurance/financial services business requirements. Project management concepts and techniques. Prefer familiarity with specific state product or business unit operations.
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 HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal working conditions.
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.
#LI-AP1
#LI-Hybrid
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.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
