Workday Financials Product Owner

Job Listing ID:

4475662

Job Title:

Workday Financials Product Owner Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/18/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities. The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work. 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 expertise, product ownership, and stakeholder engagement to drive transformation and business outcomes across finance operations. The Product Owner will manage multiple projects, delegate tasks effectively, influence change, and foster ownership and buy-in among stakeholders. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Pay range for this role is $100,000-$125,000 annually, depending on experience.

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.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance information system management

COMPETENCIES

Business-Savvy & Strategic:

Understands financial processes and prioritizes features that deliver business value.

Empathetic Communicator:

Listens to stakeholders and builds trust across departments. Detail-Oriented but

Visionary:

Balances tactical execution with long-term planning.

Decisive & Assertive:

Defends backlog priorities and makes trade-offs confidently.

Collaborative & Adaptable:

Works well with cross-functional teams and adapts to changing needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Financials modules, including Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Reporting & Analytics, Prism, and Adaptive Planning Strong background in finance or accounting with solid understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls Proven experience in product ownership and/or Agile delivery environments Demonstrated project/program management skills, including delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives in complex, global organizations Technical acumen with Workday inte...

Job Classification:

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Salary:

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Experience Required:

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