Nelnet · 2 weeks ago
Director of Finance - NDS
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expNelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service. The NDS Director of Finance will support, manage and drive NDS strategic initiatives with a heavy focus on financial and qualitative results, including analyzing financial data and managing financial reporting and budgeting.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and pricing. Prepare annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts and related reports in collaboration with the CFO and divisional leaders
Manage and develop the finance and analytics team, fostering a culture of excellence, learning and collaboration
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and month-end timelines
Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies and conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and long-term planning
Determine, through existing knowledge, research and learning, how to best implement and utilize new and expanding available technologies (Workday, PowerQuery/Pivot/BI, AI tools, Data Management concepts, etc.)
Be a steward of underlying data elements used for driver-based forecasting and business decisions, including portfolio performance, default analytics, workforce management, and financial modeling
Drive efficiency and transparency to profitability, efficiency and growth initiatives. Provide recommendations to improve processes and create efficiencies
Evaluate KPIs, collaborates with operational stakeholders on opportunities for improvement within our contact center and back-off operations centers, with a concentrated focus on operational efficiency and profitability as well as technology investments and measuring the subsequent returns
Support the budget and forecast process, cost-benefit analysis, executive and management financial reporting
Lead the development and enhancement of financial analysis, including product profitability, pricing activities, RFP requests, product plans and pricing models, cost benefits analysis, and pricing workflow and approval processes. Review return on investment calculation including value realization
Develop KPIs to assess customer success, associate productivity, and opportunity profitability metrics
Present, influence and improve financial acumen and business understanding across new and emerging leaders and the NDS leadership team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field required
5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management
Proven experience in management, demonstrating effective leadership, strategic decision-making, and team development
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Workday
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and high levels of professionalism, honesty, and integrity
This position requires work in support of the Company's contract with the United States Department of Education (“ED”). As such, the United States Government requires that any applicant for this position must complete United States Government security clearance
Effective June 1, 2018, ED has informed Nelnet that security clearance applications for foreign nationals are not being accepted or processed
Preferred
Advanced degree or certification preferred
Workday ERP Platform experience preferred
Benefits
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
Robust wellness program
Company
Nelnet
Nelnet provides business, communications, and financial services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erin Harms
Chief Financial Officer
Ben Focht
Chief Information Security Officer, Nelnet Bank
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