Nelnet · 1 week ago
Workday FINS Product Owner
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yrNelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service. The Workday Financials Product Owner is responsible for the strategic vision, roadmap, and value realization of the Workday FINs platform, blending project management expertise and product ownership to drive transformation and business outcomes across finance operations.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Oversee multiple projects, delegate tasks, set priorities, and ensure accountability
Track progress and report key metrics
Run effective meetings and sprint planning
Build trust with finance teams
Translate needs into requirements and user stories
Drive user enablement and feature adoption, support training and rollouts
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance information system management
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
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.
Founded in 1996
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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