Intern Financial Analyst

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.

Yes were a student loan servicer. Were also a technology company idea incubator start-up accelerator and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet were so much more than what you thinkand were just getting started. So no matter what you want to do in lifebuild codes or build brandswere the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship competitive pay casual dress flexible schedule intern-specific programming and meaningful work experience.

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Nelnet is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst Intern to join our Finance team. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting budgeting forecasting financial analysis and business performance evaluation across one of Nelnets business segments.

This role is ideal for students interested in how finance connects people process and strategynot accounting-focused but business-facing finance that helps leaders understand how the business makes money and how to make better decisions. The intern will contribute to real projects develop financial models document processes and help simplify complex financial concepts for future use.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support budgeting forecasting and financial planning activities including exposure to how forecasts are built refined and communicated.
Assist with financial analysis related to Nelnet Financial Services (NFS) including understanding profitability revenue drivers and cost structures.
Research and help document how the business makes money including concepts such as reinsurance profitability measurement and segment economics.
Analyze income statements identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluate drivers that matter most to business performance.
Support client and product profitability analysis to ensure financial insights align with how the business is actually operating.
Contribute to the development and refinement of financial models including modeling and projection work.
Use tools such as Copilot and other analytics tools to build adjust and interpret financial models and forecasts.
Assist in documenting financial processes frameworks and models to create repeatable scalable resources for future teams.
Learn how finance partners with business leaders by participating in conversations that connect financial insights to operational decisions.
Help build structure around financial processes including planning forecasting and performance tracking.
Participate in Nelnet intern programming professional development opportunities and team activities.

EDUCATION:
Enrolled in a 4-year degree preferable rising junior or senior status in majors such as Finance Business Economics Analytics or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Coursework or experience related to financial analysis forecasting modeling or business analytics
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel; exposure to financial modeling or data analysis tools preferred
Interest in learning how finance supports strategy and decision-making in a business environment

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to understand and communicate complex financial concepts in a clear simple way
Curiosity about how businesses operate and generate profit
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working with ambiguity and building structure where processes are evolving
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and ask thoughtful questions
Initiative organization and attention to detail

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 or.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Required Experience:

Intern

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.Yes were a student loan servicer. Were also a technology company idea incubator start-up accelerator and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet were so much more than what you thinkand were just getting started. So no matter what you want to do in lifebuild c...