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Workday Financial Systems Analyst

Nelnet Servicing


Job Location:

Lincoln, NE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 80000 - 90000
Posted: 5 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer professional services company consumer loan originator and servicer payments processor renewable energy solutions and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years Nelnet has been serving its customers associates and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team youre part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live learn and work.

The Workday financial systems analyst will develop and deliver projects that enhance the Workday financials experience. This role will work closely with our Workday Financial Systems Manager Workstream leads and Business Segment leaders to implement new features in Workday that improve the end user experience and provide value to the entire organization. This role will also assist with maintaining the structure of the Workday financial data model and related product configuration.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to product development by delivering new features to enhance the Workday Financials system.

  • Research existing functionality as well as new features in depth to understand impact to current and future processes.

  • Gather requirements & coordinate testing for multi-segment feature releases.

  • Confer with finance and accounting end-users to research and resolve issues or questions.

  • Administer Workday Financials data model and workflows.

  • Identify trends and problems and coordinate with Product Owner to add to backlog as needed.

  • Collaborate with Workstream leads to ensure business processes and system configuration are aligned to internal controls.

  • Ensure change management procedures are followed effectively.

  • Troubleshoot finance and accounting user issues in a timely manner.

  • Provide training and support for users.

  • Liaison for integrations to internal and 3rd party systems

Additional Job Description:
Competencies Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  • Independent self-starter

  • Effective time management

  • Decision making and critical thinking.

  • Adaptable to change at a fast pace.

  • Excellent attention to detail to identify outcomes of testing.

  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions.

  • Utilization of effective organization and prioritization skills to complete assignments within established time frames

  • Ability to work independently as well as to work cooperatively within own team and with other teams to achieve common goals.

  • Experience with project planning testing documentation and execution

Experience
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in accounting and finance information system management

  • 1-3 years of experience preferred

  • Experience of Workday preferred

  • Knowledge of Agile methodology or experience working in an Agile way

**Pay Range for this role is - $80000 - $90000

This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates Living within 30 miles our Lincon Nebraska office location to work remotely for part of the week while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence three days per week.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Our benefits package includes medical dental vision HSA and FSA generous earned time off 401K/student loan repayment life insurance & AD&D insurance employee assistance program employee stock purchase program tuition reimbursement performance-based incentive pay short- and long-term disability and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: Benefits & Perks - Nelnet Inc.


Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion/creed national origin gender sex marital status age disability use of a guide dog or service animal sexual orientation military/veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.


Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at or.


Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.


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