Senior Financial Analyst

We serve the world by making food people love. As one of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills believes that food should make us better. Food brings us joy and nourishes our lives, connecting us to each other and the earth. General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Annie’s, Lara Bar, Yoplait and more.

General Mills is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide leadership for financial processes at the Milwaukee Manufacturing Plant. As a member of the finance team, the selected candidate will provide insights and influence the plant operations and strategic vision.

**Provide financial and technical leadership in a high performing and collaborative environment** * Prepare the annual Milwaukee plant operating budget and periodic financial forecasting * Prepare and provide monthly and interim financial performance reporting for plant and headquarters * Provide financial support and analysis to the Snacks Operating Unit as well as logistics in development of new product costing, productivity initiatives, and special projects * Serve as primary plant financial contact for Operations and Logistics departments * Partner with production floor and plant departments to deliver productivity projects for current year and idea pipeline for future year savings * Learn and apply Continuous Improvement principles to all functional and plant processes * Ensure effective financial internal controls are in place and maintained * Exhibit servant leadership on the production floor, with a focus on human and food safety * Provide backup support to the Finance Site Lead * Opportunity to participate and potentially lead General Mills Manufacturing network finance projects

**Demonstrate Technical and Financial Knowledge** * Strong interpersonal skills with employees at all levels * Desire and ability to work well with little supervision as well as in a team environment * Desire to work cross functionally with all plant functions * Assertiveness, self-confidence, and willingness to offer opinions and insights * Initiative and ability to work independently as well as with teams effectively * Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills * Ability to identify and implement process improvement and productivity opportunities * Willingness to get outside of traditional financial roles to develop operational skills * Ability to influence, develop and motivate peers **Required Education/Skills/Experience:** * Bachelors degree in business – finance or accounting * 3 – 5 Years of related experience * Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools – especially Excel **Desired Skills/Experience:** * Experience working in a finance/accounting role within manufacturing * Experience with SAP **Core Competencies:** * Integrity * Delivers outstanding results * Attention to detail * Judgment * Team player * Interpersonal Effectiveness * Learning Agility * Change Agent * Problem Solving * Analytical skills