Finance Analyst

Financial Analyst

John Deere Limited, Langar

The successful candidate will be part of a small, dynamic team. They will work independently through a variety of tasks, in particular during month end closing week. They will follow the SOX guidelines and controls, established by the Company. Responsible for monitoring overhead (SA&G) spend in line with budget, communicating spend with management and providing a local support to the sales team for any finance queries which are provided by a shared service (such as AP/expenses queries).

• Month end duties: Actuals and Forecast. Review of GLs, SA&G spend in the month, calculating and posting accruals, intercompany recharges, closing of accounting period, submission of actuals into CFIN system. Preparation of SA&G forecast, validation of data, data consolidation for forecast load into CFIN system. Point of contact for the US team for any submission queries. Reporting of IT and Legal spend.
• Reconciliations: Balance sheet reconciliations – monthly, quarterly, annually.
• Cost/Review Reporting: Preparation and distribution of SA&G spend to management. Profit by Product reporting for UK&IRE market (incl. attending meetings to review).
• SOX (Sarbanes Oxley): Compliance owner – review of controls and quarterly certification of the ICQ system.
• Internal Bulletins: review bulletins from Deere & Co. for any actions required and maintain listing. Review with Unit Finance Lead to ensure regular monitoring.
• Capital: Conduct annual asset impairment review.
• SA&G: In addition to month end tasks, hold quarterly reviews with budget holders and ownership of preparing budget for each fiscal year.
• Lease Accounting: monthly processing of car leases and monitoring end dates/new deliveries to support the Lease team in the US and Payroll for BIK.
• VAT Returns: GB and IRE VAT return reporting for JDL, GB reporting for JDWI entity. Includes use of ROS system and liaising with external VAT specialists.
• Financial Compliance: As per HMRC requirements, support Unit Finance Lead with reports and submissions as per deadlines (e.g. Payment Practices).
• Environmental Compliance: Complete Waste Packaging data preparation and submission with external compliance scheme.
• Shared Service Support: Be the main contact for local queries. Support services are Intercompany Hub, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expenses.

• Minimum of AAT or CIMA Certificate.

• Several years within an accounting function with a strong team work ethic and commitment to month-end schedules.
• Good knowledge of financial analysis and accounting principles.
• Accounting system experience (ideally SAP).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

As this is a Langar-based hybrid role, the successful candidate will be expected to live within commuting distance of the branch at Langar.

John Deere is an equal opportunities employer.

• Supportive, flexible, and inclusive working environment
• Attractive remuneration and bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• We Care employee assist benefit
• Long service awards
• Hybrid / flexible working
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Easy access and free parking
• Career progression / international exposure through project work
• Group Income Protection and Group Life Assurance and Death in Service benefits
• 25 Days annual leave
• Long service bonus holiday (+ opportunity to buy and sell holiday)

Closing Date

Friday 6th February 2026