Finance Intern

Our Vision: We make dreams possible. Yes, we're a student loan servicer. We're also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we're so much more than what you think—and we're just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life — build codes or build brands — we're the best place to do it. Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience. Apply to one of our internships today. Your career awaits. This role will support New Market initiatives and leadership by delivering analysis, insights, and guidance to inform business decisions. This role collaborates cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and finance teams to track performance and identify growth opportunities. Additionally, this role will assist in building reports, models, and dashboards that monitor Go-to-Market (GTM) metrics, pipeline health, and revenue trends—all while learning valuable skills for future growth in Accounting & Finance. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Consolidate data from multiple sources to support weekly and monthly business reviews. Enhance existing reporting to improve scalability, automation, and usability. Analyze GTM performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities. Support forecasting and planning processes with data-driven insights. Partner with sales, marketing, and product development to ensure data accuracy and alignment. Document reporting logic and data definitions to improve consistency and knowledge sharing. Identify process improvement opportunities within GTM reporting and analytics. Execute ad hoc analyses and special projects as requested by the manager. EDUCATION Required: Working towards a degree in Finance or Accounting. EXPERIENCE Required: Prior internship experience working in Accounting & Finance departments. COMPETENCIES/SKILLS Attention to detail. PC skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, generate insights, improve documentation, and automate repetitive tasks. Demonstrates strong ability to prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and business models in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working through ambiguous problems and proposing data-driven solutions. Good oral and written communication. Energetic and enthusiastic attitude. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We may use automated or artificial intelligence enabled tools to assist with the initial review of applications, such as identifying relevant skills or experience. These tools are used to support human review and do not make hiring decisions. A recruiter reviews applications and determines which candidates move forward in the hiring process. For more information, see our Privacy Policy and Pre-Use Notice: Automated Tools in Hiring #J-18808-Ljbffr