Senior Consultant, Finance - Personal Lines Reporting & Analysis Hub

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Sr. Consultant: Personal Lines Reporting & Analysis Hub

The Personal Lines Reporting & Analysis team is responsible for synthesizing and analyzing results to drive insights, planning & forecasting, and continued support and adoption of automation and transformation initiatives. We’re committed to driving business outcomes through close collaboration with the business unit CFO team, and work cross-functionally across finance and non-finance teams.

Our vision is to:

Empower Business Outcomes: Monitor and analyze BU financial performance, propose insightful commentary, and collaborate with CFO team.

Monitoring, Analysis, and Insights: Actively monitor results for trends and responsible for the centralized P&L story.

Standardization & Automation: Consistent, accurate reports and materials that drive faster and better insights and equip CFO Teams and Business to drive business outcomes

Planning & Forecasting: Support the transformation of planning and forecasting processes, adopting new tools and methodologies to align with transformation efforts and business needs. Partner across finance and non-finance teams in development of forecast and plan.

Foster Collaboration: Maintain strong partnerships across Finance and Business communities, ensuring alignment and collective success.

Together, we will perform and transform, leveraging opportunities for improvement and automation to achieve excellence in financial reporting and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience in financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and project leadership OR P&C/Personal Lines insurance OR P&C/Personal Lines actuarial experience.

Experience in driving organizational change and/or finance transformation.

Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Role Details:

Hybrid role with 2-3 in-office days per week with a preference for Columbus base.

This role will be staffed at the H3 internal pay band.

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Job Description SummaryDo 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 Consultant, you'll work with financial and business unit leadership on the most complex cross-functions projects, processes, systems and other activities that support strategic financial and corporate initiatives. You'll be as a recognized technical specialist and plan, coordinate and complete financial projects that impact multiple businesses/products or functional Finance areas.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Develops plans, coordinates and manages the most complex financial projects. Manages all aspects of financial projects according to project guidelines, budget, impact and scope, and strategic focus.

Prepares and presents reports to Finance and business leadership.

Makes recommendations for improving the financial results of the supported business unit/product and/or functional Finance area.

Analyzes proposed transactions for acceptability and desirability from a financial point of view.

Leads studies and makes recommendations regarding business unit/company position on specialized financial actions such as investment income, systems, growth support model, corporate financial reporting, cash flow reporting, internal controls and self-assessment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reinsurance contracts, etc.

Maintains awareness of major developments in the insurance and financial services industries and regulatory agencies.

Provides financial counsel and assistance to other functional areas on special projects or programs as assigned or requested.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Director/Officer/Executive; may lead project team members.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in finance, accounting, statistics or related subject area. Graduate level studies with advanced degree preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Technical industry coursework or certifications, e.g., CPCU, CPA, NASD, etc. desirable.

Experience: Eight years of related work experience in insurance and/or financial services industry. Project management experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Technical expertise in advance financial principles and concepts. Advanced knowledge of accounting, statistics, finance, insurance/financial services industry, company organizational structure, regulatory requirements and financial analysis techniques. Financial project management practices and methodologies. Broad-based knowledge of multiple financial subject areas. Advanced communication skills for verbal and written contact; presentation skills. Project management concepts and techniques. Ability to analyze financial and statistical data and make recommendations for pivotal initiatives. Ability to operate a personal computer with various financial and business software applications.

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

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the CFO or the HR leader.

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 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 (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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