Financial Analyst at John Deere in Augusta, Georgia

Job Description:

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before!Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Georgia - Augusta
Function: Accounting / Finance
Title: Financial Analyst- 69548

Your Responsibilities

This position can be located within a commutable distance for reoccurring/routine trips to Augusta, GA

As a Financial Analyst for John Deere located in Augusta, GA, you will perform moderately-complex financial analysis. You will be responsible for tracking, support information, and financial counsel with management on various processes or activities and provide financial analysis on projects or profitability analyses as requested to support the financial objectives of the company.

In addition, you will

• Participate as a member of new product development teams providing financial counseling, including analysis and recommendations, to enhance operations and results
• Support new product development program teams with target product cost development and tracking
• Counsel new product development program managers and teams in evaluating & presenting project proposals
• Determine reasonableness of financial justifications, establish guidelines and provide training to non-financial professionals
• Prepare investment approval requests that ensure achievement of minimum financial hurdles in support of the financial objectives of the company
• Execute Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Make vs. Buy, and Lease vs. Purchase analyses in support of new product development capital and research & development investment and sourcing decisions
• Provide financial counsel to management and other functional disciplines in the area of expertise.
• Report, reconcile and communicate with product and business unit leadership regarding key financial metric results, reconciliations, and sensitivities
• Work on teams to develop new processes.

What Skills You Need

• 4 or more years of experience in accounting, finance, and audit
• Knowledge of capital budgeting and capital equipment justification process
• Experience with financial concepts such as budgets, discounted cash flow (DCF), return on investment (ROI), operating return on assets (OROA), shareholder value added (SVA), etc.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or equivalent
• Experience with accounting systems and policies
• Understanding of the integrated systems of internal control and the relationship to disclosure and financial reporting

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with finance management fundamentals, including cost accounting, general ledger, capital budgeting, and financial forecasting
• Experience working with capital justification process
• Experience and understanding of discounted cash flow analysis
• SAP knowledge
• Knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, and marketing principles

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting/Finance discipline

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click hereto find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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