Workday Financial Systems Analyst

Lincoln, NE

Full time

R23054

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, you're 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

• Bachelor’s 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 - $80,000 - $90,000

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.

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