Software Analyst

John Deere John Deere · Industrial · Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland · Technology (CA)

Software Analyst role at John Deere focused on supporting and implementing SAP Finance solutions, specifically Controlling and General Ledger. Requires analysis of business requirements, design of SAP Finance process solutions, and collaboration with development teams using agile methodologies. The role involves creating documentation and functional/technical specifications, with a strong emphasis on SAP Finance and John Deere finance processes.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support IT‑enabled operational business processes in Finance. The primary focus is on Controlling and General Ledger, with responsibility for Region 2 and active involvement in global, enterprise‑wide implementations across John Deere. Experience in other Finance areas such as Tax, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable is a plus.
  2. Analyze business requirements and design SAP Finance process solutions in close collaboration with development teams.
  3. Work using agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
  4. Collaborate closely within the Scrum team—including developers, Delivery Lead, Scrum Master and Product Owner—to define new development and enhancement requirements in Finance.
  5. Create professional documentation in English.

Skills

Required

  • SAP Finance
  • John Deere finance processes
  • Controlling
  • General Ledger
  • Tax
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • agile methodologies
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • functional specifications
  • English

Nice to have

  • SAP FI and CO modules
  • technical specifications
  • initiative
  • communicative
  • reliable
  • work effectively with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds
  • handle a high workload
  • perform well under deadline pressure
  • remain calm and objective when discussions become difficult or heated
  • convince stakeholders over whom you have no direct line authority

What the JD emphasized

  • Very good hands-on knowledge of SAP Finance and John Deere finance processes, with a strong focus on Controlling and General Ledger; solid working knowledge of adjacent areas such as Tax, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
  • Basic knowledge of SAP FI and CO modules is desirable.
  • Good knowledge of creating functional specifications (hands‑on coding is not required for this role).
  • Good knowledge of creating technical specifications is an advantage.