Senior Financial Analyst, Global Admin Analytics

OVERVIEW

Want to master key business fundamental skills and have the ability to apply them? Want to work directly with and influence the decisions of Finance and cross-functional leaders? Do you want exposure to the Global Segments/Functions within GMI? Then join the dynamic Global Admin Analytics Team (GAAT) and take on an important role focusing on providing business analysis & insights as well as process leadership across key areas such as business decision support, planning & forecasting and business performance & reporting. The GAAT team influences business decisions to prioritize and estimate admin spending across multiple packages including compensation, travel, and professional fees. This is an impactful role for our business as it ensures providing insights to leaders to enable investment and resourcing decisions. This role has direct exposure to International Finance and HR Leaders as the admin spending lead for the Segment.

We're looking for someone with a process improvement mindset who has a passion for learning about how General Mills works across the segments, functions and geographies. Success factors for this role include the capacity to think critically, ability to successfully communicate and educate individuals with diverse backgrounds, and the capability to be agile all while demonstrating a strong overall customer service orientation with a keen eye for detail.

In this role you'll be able to build your Process Excellence , Reporting Expertise, and Situational Agility capabilities and experiences.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Global Admin expense oversight for Compensation and Non-Comp packages (e.g. Pro Fees, Travel, Facilities, etc.)
• Analyze actual results and provide insights to Segment Leadership on variances against multiple comparison scenarios, including Spring Plan, Latest Estimate, and Last Year Actuals.
• Lead monthly estimate process, including building financial projections with sound underlying assumptions, gaining alignment from budget owners, and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Spring Plan process leadership including communication, governance, and analytics; all done in partnership with Segment Leadership and HR business partners.
• Conduct insightful ad hoc analysis to support business decisions, process improvement initiatives, and other special projects as needed.
• Identify and leverage best practices in FP&A processes to drive improved forecasting and reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of related experience
• Strong technical and business partner communication skills
• Process oriented with focus on consistency and integrity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of key interdependencies with other cross-functional data sets
• Intellectual curiosity
• Analytical mindset

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or remote working arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
• Applicants 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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