Title: Finance Development Program
Primary Location: [[United States]] - [[Illinois]] - [[Moline]]
Organizational Group:Accounting/Finance
Function: [[Accounting/Finance]]
Major Purpose
As a Finance Development Program employee, you will rotate through three 12-month assignments in different areas of Accounting/Finance. This job is the first level of the Finance Development Program (FDP) and is designed to provide opportunities to develop an understanding of John Deere's products and services, establish a network of people to support personal and professional growth, and to gain experience in one or more of the following areas: cost management, financial analysis, functional assignments and strategic planning. This position performs various professional accounting and finance assignments requiring knowledge of Business Units, Company policies, and accounting theory. This includes coordinating, preparing, and analyzing financial information and reports that provide summary information for management use in making Company financial decisions.
Major Duties
Evaluate costs and identify variances or opportunities to improve profitability.
Track budgets and report variances.
Monitor and analyze data using established finance systems and protocols.
Develop personal capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards.
Assist with the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
Support the implementation of financial systems process changes and enhancements.
Produce accurate reports by collecting and analyzing data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Costing and Budgeting
Data Collection and Analysis
Compliance Management
Policy and Regulation
Action Planning
Commercial Acumen
Reporting
Assessment
Learning and Talent Development
Policy and procedures
Review and Reporting
Verbal Communication
Requirements
Graduating with bachelor's or master's degree this year in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Economics and Related Degrees.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale required.
Minimum of 6 credit hours in accounting.
Knowledge of accounting systems, processes and practices.
Ability to gather and analyze data.
Willing to travel and relocate to any John Deere location in the U.S.
Must be willing to relocate domestically.
Assignments can be at various locations throughout the United States.
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. 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. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay
Savings & retirement benefits (401k and Defined Benefit Pension)
Healthcare benefits
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
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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.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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