Corporate Finance Associate - Technology FP&A

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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
• 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, OH. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215
• This position will be hired on a Success Flex basis. You will be required to come into the office two days per week, according to the department's current schedule

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• We have an array of benefits to fit…