The Centralized Expense Financial Business Advisor is responsible for enterpriseāwide expense consolidation, analysis, and reporting to support financial transparency and cost discipline across a large insurance organization. This role partners closely with Finance and business leaders to deliver clear insights, drive informed decisionāmaking, and support expense optimization initiatives through strong analytical rigor and executiveālevel storytelling.
This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.Ā Ā
It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, OH. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215.
This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis. You will be required to come into the office two days per week, according to the department's current schedule.
Internal Compensation Grade: G3
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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!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.Ā
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managerās leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal working conditions.Ā
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 coverage,Ā paid 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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