Corporate Finance Associate - Technology FP&A

Job Overview

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless. We are looking for 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.

• 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.

• The position is based in Columbus, OH. The candidate must reside within 35 miles of One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215.

• The role will be hired on a Success Flex basis. The associate is required to come into the office two days per week.

Expected starting salary range: $97,000–$145,000.

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 protected by applicable law.