Senior Financial Analyst, Planning & Analysis (Multiple Openings) - Minneapolis, MN

OVERVIEW
Be an integral part of the Planning & Analysis team! We are on a mission to become the most innovative food company in North America, playing a vital role in General Mills' vision to be the undisputed leader in food. We have consistently delivered strong results while navigating a dynamic external environment and remains focused on driving momentum by winning in the marketplace through strong fundamentals, innovation, and brand building; expanding margins by leveraging its scale in Strategic Revenue and Cost Management; and building an agile, accountable culture that drives performance. The P&A team sits at the center of this effort-partnering closely with Operating Units (OUs) and cross-functional teams, and executing strategic initiatives that position General Mills for sustainable, long-term growth.

This role offers unique and developmental opportunities, including:

• Presenting to Leadership and partnering with OU & Functional leaders on a regular basis
• Owning processes and leading key initiatives with Operating Unit Finance, Corporate P&A and Strategy, Investor Relations, Supply Chain, Sales & Trade, and the Global FP&A Capabilities team, among others
• Leading analysis and reporting for strategic projects, such as category growth exposure, portfolio shaping and M&A integration, and long-term financial modeling
• Gaining experience with annual planning, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes with exposure to all areas of the P&L, establishing a solid foundation for future commercial and enterprise roles

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Transform financial data into digestible deliverables for leadership on a regular basis
• Lead and streamline monthly & annual PEAK processes (financial estimates, results, long-range planning)
• Lead OU P&A community to ensure consistency, drive collaboration, and implement best practices
• Develop and implement new reporting tools & capabilities for the Finance function
• Provide thought leadership and analytical support on key segment & functional strategic initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3 or more years of work experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with proven attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Navigate a matrixed organization and drive results from within the center of the segment via effective communications (Partnership for Impact)
  • Be proactive with a bias for action, thrive in fast-paced environments, and demonstrate the ability to quickly adapt to changes (Situational Agility)
  • Synthesize various data sources to provide meaningful analysis and clearly articulate main messages to key stakeholders (Data Based Decision Making, Analytic Proficiency)
  • Manage multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously (Planning Acumen)
  • Streamline processes, establish new best practices, and effectively organize work (Process Excellence)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of work experience
• Working knowledge of Finance systems (AFO, BPC, Tableau, SAP)
• Previous experience in planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $81000.00 - $121700.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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