Workday Financials Product Leader

Nelnet is an innovative company dedicated to enriching lives through exceptional service as a student loan servicer, professional services provider, consumer loan originator, payments processor, renewable energy solutions provider, and expert in K-12 and higher education. For over 40 years, Nelnet has served its customers, associates, and communities.

At Nelnet, the benefits of working with us extend beyond the standard package. By joining our team, you become part of a community that is committed to the success of every individual. This commitment is reflected in our daily work, unified by the mission of creating opportunities for people wherever they live, learn, and work.

The Workday Financials Product Leader will be charged with setting the strategic vision, crafting a roadmap, and realizing value from the Workday FINs platform. This role uniquely combines project management skills, product ownership, and stakeholder engagement to drive transformation and deliver impactful business outcomes within finance operations. The Product Leader will oversee multiple projects, effectively delegate tasks, influence change, and foster ownership and collaboration among stakeholders.

This position offers a hybrid work model. Nelnet values flexibility and recognizes the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid environment allows associates residing within 30 miles of an office location to work remotely part of the week while also encouraging collaboration through in-office presence three days per week.

Please be aware that 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.

• Define and clearly communicate the product vision.
• Develop strategic roadmaps based on business requirements and system utilization.
• Continuously enhance finance processes.
• Maintain and improve the FINs technology landscape.

• Manage multiple projects, delegate tasks, establish priorities, and ensure accountability.
• Monitor progress and report on key metrics.
• Facilitate effective meetings and sprint planning sessions.

• Establish trust with finance teams.
• Translate business needs into requirements and user stories.
• Drive user empowerment and feature adoption, supporting training and rollouts.

• Represent FINs in governance forums and executive meetings.
• Collaborate with developers, integration teams, and other platform leaders.
• Work with global process owners to enhance service delivery.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance information system management.

• Business-Savvy & Strategic:
  Understands financial processes and prioritizes features that provide business value.
• Empathetic Communicator:
  Actively listens to stakeholders and builds trust across departments.
• Detail-Oriented but Visionary:
  Balances day-to-day execution with long-term planning.
• Decisive & Assertive:
  Defends backlog priorities and confidently makes trade-offs.
• Collaborative & Adaptable:
  Works well with cross-functional teams and adjusts to changing needs.

• Hands‑on experience with Workday Financials modules (Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Reporting & Analytics, Prism, Adaptive).
• Proven skills in project management.
• Experience in product ownership or Agile methodologies.
• Background in finance or accounting with a strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Technical skills with Workday Studio, EIBs, integrations, and reporting logic.
• Experience managing multiple projects/programs in a complex, global organization.
• Strong change management and training skills.

The pay range for this role 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, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program.

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