Corporate Finance Associate - Technology FP&A

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

8d•$97,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! 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. Seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Corporate Finance Associate - Technology FP&A (Financial Business Advisor) to support expense planning and management for our Security and Infrastructure organization. This role will partner closely with technology leadership to provide financial visibility, drive cost optimization, and support strategic investment decisions across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and governance risk. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with an understanding of technology cost structures, and excels at translating complex data into actionable insights. 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.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills with experience in financial analysis, forecasting, or budget management.
Ability to collaborate with business and technology leaders and communicate financial insights clearly.
Proficiency with Excel and financial systems; experience with IT financial management or project-based accounting is a plus.
Undergraduate studies in finance, economics, accounting or statistics; advanced degree in financial field is desirable.
Typically, eight or more years financial experience including financial analysis, planning, forecasting, actuarial or auditing.
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.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry background desirable.
Prefer at least three years project leadership, management or supervisor experience.
Prefer familiarity with specific state, product or business unit operations.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual planning, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks for Security & Infrastructure expense budgets
Develop and maintain detailed driver-based financial models for operating expenses, including labor, vendor contracts, cloud consumption, and security tools
Provide variance analysis against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and actionable insights
Track and report on cost trends
Act as a trusted advisor to Finance and Technology leadership
Support decision-making through scenario analysis and business case development (ROI, cost-benefit analysis, TCO)
Provide financial guidance on technology investments, vendor selection, and cost optimization opportunities
Deliver clear, concise financial reporting decks and dashboards for executive leadership
Translate financial results into compelling narratives tailored to both finance and technical stakeholders
Improve visibility into unit costs, consumption trends, and efficiency metrics
Identify and implement improvements to forecasting accuracy, reporting processes, and financial governance
Help establish and track KPIs for cost efficiency and operational performance
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.