Workday FINS Product Owner

Overview Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company serving as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions provider, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities. The Workday Financials Product Owner is responsible for the strategic vision, roadmap, and value realization of the Workday FINs platform. This role blends project management, product ownership, and stakeholder engagement to drive transformation and business outcomes across finance operations. The Product Owner will manage multiple projects, delegate tasks, influence change, and foster ownership and buy-in among stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates living within 30 miles of an office location to work remotely for part of the week, while in-office presence three days per week. Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Job Responsibilities Product Ownership Define and communicate product vision. Build strategic roadmaps based on business needs and system usage. Continuously improve finance processes. Maintain and enhance FINs technology landscape. Project Management Oversee multiple projects, delegate tasks, set priorities, and ensure accountability. Track progress and report key metrics. Run effective meetings and sprint planning. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management Build trust with finance teams. Translate needs into requirements and user stories. Drive user enablement and feature adoption, support training and rollouts. Governance & Collaboration Represent FINs in governance forums and executive meetings. Collaborate with developers, integration teams, and other platform owners. Work with global process owners to improve service delivery. Qualifications Hands-on experience with Workday Financials modules (Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Reporting & Analytics, Prism, Adaptive) Proven project management skills Product ownership or Agile experience Background in finance or accounting; understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls Technical acumen with Workday Studio, EIBs, integrations, and reporting logic Experience managing multiple projects/programs in a complex, global organization Strong change management and training skills Education Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance information system management Benefits & Compensation Pay range is $100,000-$125,000 annually, depending on experience. 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 wellness program. To learn more, visit the Nelnet benefits page. Legal & Equal Opportunity Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, or other protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting. Note: This description reflects the current job and may be subject to change. EEO policies and related resources are available on our site. J-18808-Ljbffr