We serve as the financial advisors for a global company with over $22 billion in revenue— and our role within John Deere is highly valued and respected. In fact, our Chairman and CEO, Robert W. Lane, comes from a financial background.

Finance professionals at John Deere have high standards of integrity and are encouraged to work in teams. You’ll participate on projects that add value to the company, while allowing you to discover your strengths and interests within the field of accounting. Because we offer such a wide variety of opportunities, your career possibilities are limitless.

You may work at any of our manufacturing centers in the United States or around the world, gaining a wide variety of experience beyond standard accounting procedures. Focusing on capital, monthly and annual budgets, you’ll attend project team meetings and collaborate with engineers, test technicians and manufacturing specialists.

Your role might also involve you in meetings with top-level management to present information, track overall financials and lead efforts to maintain financial excellence. And you’ll gain experience with SAP and Hyperion, database systems that are widely used in the field of accounting.

Finance Development Program

Many new grads begin with John Deere in our Finance Development Program, which allows you to discover your niche in the accounting discipline. In 2007, we placed over 40 new employees in the program. It includes three rotations over a three to four year period, designed to help you understand our products and services, establish a network for personal and professional growth, and gain experience in one or more focus areas:

• Cost Management
• Financial Analysis
• Functional Assignments
• Internal Audit
• Strategic Planning

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