Intern - Financial Analyst at Nelnet in Lincoln, NE

Summary: Nelnet is a student loan servicer and technology company that offers unique opportunities for students. They are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst Intern to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business performance evaluation across their business segments. 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 Required Qualifications: - Enrolled in a 4-year degree, preferable rising junior or senior status, in majors such as Finance, Business, Economics, Analytics, or a related field - 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 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to financial modeling or data analysis tools Required Skills: Financial analysis, Financial modeling, Budgeting, forecasting Important Skills: Microsoft Excel Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Collaboration skills Benefits: One-on-one mentorship, Competitive pay, Casual dress, Flexible schedule, Intern-specific programming, Meaningful work experience, Professional development opportunities, Team activities