Intern - Financial Analyst

Job Responsibilities Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, including exposure to how forecasts are built, refined, and communicated. Assist with financial analysis related to Nelnet Financial Services (NFS), including understanding profitability, revenue drivers, and cost structures. Research and help document how the business makes money, including concepts such as reinsurance, profitability measurement, and segment economics. Analyze income statements, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and evaluate drivers that matter most to business performance. Support client and product profitability analysis to ensure financial insights align with how the business is actually operating. Contribute to the development and refinement of financial models, including modeling and projection work. Use tools such as Copilot and other analytics tools to build, adjust, and interpret financial models and forecasts. Assist in documenting financial processes, frameworks, and models to create repeatable, scalable resources for future teams. Learn how finance partners with business leaders by participating in conversations that connect financial insights to operational decisions. Help build structure around financial processes, including planning, forecasting, and performance tracking. Participate in Nelnet intern programming, professional development opportunities, and team activities. Education Enrolled in a 4-year degree, preferable rising junior or senior status, in majors such as Finance, Business, Economics, Analytics, or a related field. Experience Coursework or experience related to financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, or business analytics Familiarity with Microsoft Excel; exposure to financial modeling or data analysis tools preferred Interest in learning how finance supports strategy and decision-making in a business environment Competencies – Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to understand and communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, simple way Curiosity about how businesses operate and generate profit Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable working with ambiguity and building structure where processes are evolving Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and ask thoughtful questions Initiative, organization, and attention to detail Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr