Nationwide Insurance

Sr Analyst, Corporate Finance & Expense Management

Nationwide Insurance$62K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced Excel skills, including experience building formulas and models.
  • Proficient in Power BI or Tableau for dashboard creation and reporting.
  • Experience with Power Query and large data sets; programming skills beneficial.
  • Strong finance acumen with the ability to link reporting to business needs.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex data for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable mindset with a focus on continual improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports for Corporate Finance.
  • Translate broad business reporting needs into user-friendly solutions.
  • Build and maintain effective reporting processes and tools.
  • Support consolidated reporting across multiple finance groups to elevate quality.
  • Analyze large data sets to identify trends and deliver actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and both short/long term disability coverage.
  • Minimum of 18 days paid time off each year, pro-rated based on hire date.
  • Nine paid holidays and additional Lifetime and Unity Day paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and a company-paid pension plan.
  • Casual business attire policy.
Full Job Description
The Sr Analyst, Corporate Finance & Expense Management role is an opportunity to help modernize how Corporate Finance turns data into insight. This associate will support a centralized reporting environment across Corporate Finance and OCEO groups, helping strengthen professional reporting, improve how the business visualizes and interacts with data, and deliver more sophisticated analytics through Power BI and related tools.

This is a strong fit for a finance professional who enjoys blending technical reporting capability with business partnership. The role calls for someone who can take broad reporting needs, translate them into practical solutions, and present clear, decision-useful insight to stakeholders across the organization.

The position also offers broad exposure across Corporate Finance and the opportunity to help shape future reporting capabilities while building bench strength for continued growth within the function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop effective Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytics that improve reporting capabilities across Corporate Finance.
  • Translate business needs into practical, user-friendly reporting solutions that strengthen insight generation, data quality, and decision support.
  • Build and maintain reporting processes, tools, and views that help the business better visualize, consume, and act on financial information.
  • Support consolidated reporting across multiple Corporate Finance and OCEO groups and help elevate the sophistication and consistency of reporting outputs.
  • Work with large and sometimes complex data sets to identify trends, surface meaningful insights, and improve how information is delivered to stakeholders.
  • Partner effectively with finance and business stakeholders to understand reporting needs, gather requirements, and deliver solutions that are practical, intuitive, and actionable.


Qualifications
  • Advanced Excel skills, including experience building formulas, setting up models, and structuring analysis in a thoughtful, scalable way.
  • Demonstrated experience with Power BI or Tableau, with the ability to create dashboards and reporting that drive clarity and decision-making.
  • Experience using Power Query and working with large data sets; broader programming or technical skills are a plus.
  • Strong finance acumen and the ability to connect technical reporting work to practical business and expense-management needs.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, gather business requirements, and translate them into reporting outputs that are useful to non-technical stakeholders.
  • A proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach, with interest in helping a growing team improve how Corporate Finance reporting is delivered and scaled over time.


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 SuccessFlex basis. You will be required to come into the office two days per week, according to the department's current schedule.

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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!

As a Senior Analyst, you'll conduct and document moderate to complex financial, budget and business-related analyses. In addition, you'll prepare forecasts and trends analyses to support financial projects and business operations, as well as participating in special financial and business-related studies.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
  • Makes decisions in a timely manner within the context of own assignments; drives to complete objectives with an understanding of necessary achievements.
  • Effectively communicates work output.
  • Treats others with respect and shares his/her honest opinion in a thoughtful way.
  • Asks the right questions to gain an understanding of the topic and attempts to get at root causes; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; shows ability to generate alternatives in response to requests from leaders.
  • Supports changes being employed to move organization toward the use of new technologies or into new endeavors; offers to be part of new changes within the organization.
  • Willing to try new methods and technologies that will impact and improve own work.
  • Supports the changes being put forth by the organization; willing to accept and see the benefits of change.
  • Works to build knowledge of organizational structure and products to drive superior results.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager/Director. This is an individual contributor role.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in finance, accounting, economics or a related field. Degree preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Pursuit of CPA or other related technical insurance designation desirable.

Experience: Typically, four or more years of related experience in finance, accounting, insurance or similar field. Prefer product or business unit specific experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Professional knowledge of statistical analysis, financial statement preparation, budget preparation and related business operations. Prefer professional familiarity with GAAP and statutory accounting practices and insurance/financial service business requirements. Verbal and written communication skills for internal and external contacts. Ability to interpret finance information. Ability to operate personal computer and related financial and business software. Ability to work in project and special studies teams.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

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, 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 pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for Sr Analyst, Financial Business : $62,500.00-$115,500.00

The expected starting salary range for Sr Analyst, Financial Business : $62,500.00 - $93,500.00

About Nationwide Insurance

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company & Affiliated Companies is a group of large U.S. insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, Ohio. Nationwide has grown from a small mutual auto insurer owned by policyholders to one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the world, with more than $158 billion in statutory assets.

Nationwide Insurance Careers

Join the Nationwide Insurance team today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As one of the leading insurance and financial services providers, Nationwide offers unparalleled job opportunities that foster professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Nationwide Insurance, you’ll contribute to projects that impact lives and help communities thrive. You’ll work alongside a team of experts dedicated to upholding the highest standards in insurance and financial services. Our culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, driving us to achieve excellence in everything we do. Nationwide Insurance is not just about insurance; it’s about fostering an environment of continuous growth and innovation. With a variety of career paths available, from customer service to claims management, each position offers the chance to make a significant impact. Join Our Market-Leading Team Nationwide Insurance is home to some of the most dedicated professionals in the industry. Our team benefits from leadership that is committed to personal and professional development, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity for career advancement and skill enhancement. Innovate with Us Embrace the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that set industry standards. Nationwide’s commitment to innovation means constantly seeking out new ways to improve our services and processes, benefiting both our customers and our team members. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career with Nationwide Insurance through our internship programs or dive straight into a fulfilling career with vast employment opportunities. We are looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals ready to make a difference in the insurance industry. Diversity and Inclusion At Nationwide, diversity and inclusion are more than just words—they are principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate leaders, and create a company that’s the right fit for every person inside of it. We offer diversity training and resources that promote an inclusive workplace. Benefits and Culture Nationwide Insurance is committed to supporting our team members’ well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. More than just benefits, our company culture encourages networking, mentorship, and community involvement. Career Development Invest in your future with Nationwide Insurance’s career development programs. From resume and interview workshops to advanced leadership training, we provide the tools to help you succeed and advance within the company. Stay Connected Join Our Team Explore the various positions available at Nationwide Insurance that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for new talent to join our professional network. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights—all from the people who work at Nationwide Insurance. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and the latest news tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Nationwide Insurance. Join Nationwide Insurance today and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.
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