Financial Business Advisor (Financial Consultant) – P&C Finance - REMOTE
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As the demand for skilled financial professionals in the insurance sector continues to grow, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year, Nationwide's Financial Business Advisor role stands out. This role requires a unique blend of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and communication skills. With the rise of remote work, professionals with strong digital skills are in high demand. As a leader in the industry, Nationwide offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, making this an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their careers. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the need for adaptability, strong business judgment, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to leadership.
Job Description
About the Role
The Financial Business Advisor role at Nationwide is a critical position that involves partnering with CFO teams, controllership, and other finance stakeholders to deliver financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations. This role is not limited to reporting but is a high-visibility finance advisory position that requires broad exposure to property and casualty insurance. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex business problems, influence leaders, and shape financial strategy in a changing environment.As a Financial Business Advisor, you will be part of a team that is responsible for providing financial insights and recommendations to leadership. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the confidence to evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, and communicate clearly with leadership.
The team at Nationwide is committed to delivering extraordinary care to its customers, and this role is no exception. As a Financial Business Advisor, you will be expected to work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze issues, evaluate options, and recommend practical solutions.
What You Will Do
- Support financial forecasting, business planning, monthly results analysis, and leadership reporting across the P&C finance organization.
- Partner with business leaders, CFO teams, and controllership to analyze issues, evaluate options, and recommend practical solutions.
- Provide insight on financial topics such as reinsurance, underwriting-related expenses, taxes, fees, DAC, policy charges, and expense allocation methodologies.
- Translate complex analysis into clear business recommendations and present findings in a way leaders can act on.
- Help identify process improvement opportunities and explore better use of tools, technology, and automation across the team.
- Monitor results, explain key drivers, support forecasting cycles, and analyze operational and financial trends.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and tools across the team.
- Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and reports to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication of financial plans and results.
What We Are Looking For
- 5-10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, financial planning, forecasting, auditing, or related business support functions.
- Strong accounting acumen and the ability to operate credibly in a complex insurance finance environment.
- Ability to think strategically while still executing operational work at a high level.
- Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the confidence to influence partners and defend recommendations when needed.
- Comfort with change, shifting priorities, and cross-functional collaboration in a lean, evolving organization.
- Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Knowledge of insurance finance, P&C finance, statutory reporting, reinsurance accounting, controllership, or accounting policy.
- Technical skills in tools such as SQL, Essbase, Hyperion, Oracle, or PeopleSoft.
Nice to Have
- Insurance finance, P&C finance, statutory reporting, reinsurance accounting, controllership, or accounting policy experience.
- Technical tools such as SQL, Essbase, Hyperion, Oracle, or PeopleSoft.
- CPA or advanced finance-related education.
- Experience with process improvement and change management.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in the insurance industry.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis to stand out in this role.
- Highlight your experience with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting in your application.
- Be prepared to provide examples of your ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Showcase your technical skills in tools such as SQL, Essbase, Hyperion, Oracle, or PeopleSoft.
- Research Nationwide's company culture and values to demonstrate your understanding of the organization's mission and vision.
- Prepare to discuss your experience with process improvement and change management.
- Be ready to provide specific examples of your experience in insurance finance, P&C finance, statutory reporting, reinsurance accounting, controllership, or accounting policy.
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