Cost Analyst (m/f/d)

Ref. 123777 – Cost Analyst (m/w/d)

NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE!

Currently 3.600 employees are working for our John Deere factory in Mannheim; the largest John Deere factory outside the US. We produce smart tractors for our customers worldwide and rely on innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. In addition, the European Headquarter is located next to the production on the John Deere Campus in Mannheim. #wearemannheim

Our department Finance and Accounting is looking for a temporary

 Cost Analyst (m/w/d)

Welcome to John Deere's R2 Standard Cost Shared Services! Come with us to be part of an international team which includes employees from four European countries! You like working with numbers, you enjoy speaking English and you are passionate about a multicultural atmosphere, then this team is for you!

What You’ll Get:

• modern and flexible working (35h/week full-time), hybrid and mobile working, part-time options, shared-leadership and much more


• excellent benefits, such as employer-funded occupational pension / life cover / income protection benefits


• further benefits such as subsidized Company Bike, FamPlus and much more


• an attractive compensation package including variable pay program

The salary for this position (full-time) is based on the ERA group EG 13 of the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry Baden-Württemberg and consists, in addition to the gross monthly salary of 5462€, of various special payments (holiday pay, T-Zug, Christmas pay, etc.). You can expect an annual salary of approx. 75300 EUR in this position.

Your Responsibilities:

• Monthly & annual cost cycle activities for units supported by the European cost group


• Rate calculation based on the unit’s Normal Studies


• New parts costing and analysis of cost changes


• Review of cost differences between products of different factories


• Material & production variance analysis


• Cost Management System monthly reporting of differences between standard and updated costs


• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the R2 costing team in order to get process alignment and standardization within the different units

What Skills You Need:

• Successfully completed studies in economics / business administration or a comparable qualification


• At least 2-3 years of professional experience


• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English and German


• Ability to work on an international team


• Expert in the use of applications such as SAP R/3 and MS Office


• Solution-oriented way of working


• Analytical skills and affinity for numbers


• Communication skills as well as process thinking and customer orientation

This tariff position is limited till 30.04.2027, based in Mannheim and available for immediate start.

End of Posting: 23.09.2026

No matter who you are - you are welcome at John Deere! We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion make us even stronger. If you can identify yourself with this - then we look forward to receiving your online application in English language!

Not everyone can claim that their work contributes to the fundamental needs of the world's growing population. At John Deere, you can!

As a leading global machinery manufacturer, we produce technologically advanced agricultural, forestry, construction, lawn and grounds care equipment. In recent years, we have developed the company into a more technology focused business. Share with us, our vision of a farm of the future, based on artificial intelligence, automation and connectivity to sustainably feed and shelter our growing world. #leapforward

John Deere Mannheim

Talent Acquisition

Paulina Plewik

Additional Information:

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If you have any questions about your application, please contact: [email protected].