Senior Financial Analyst - Multiple Openings - Minneapolis, MN

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Minneapolis is seeking a dedicated Finance Partner to collaborate with business leaders and cross‑functional teams. You will translate performance, evaluate opportunities and turn strategy into actionable financial plans that drive results.

You will provide insights, lead planning and contribute to monthly reviews, partnering across functions to align targets with growth opportunities and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and provide accurate, meaningful insights to influence business decisions.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and adapt as business needs evolve.
• Strong bias for action, including the ability to work autonomously, problem-solve and drive results through effective partnerships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain financial information to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and cross-functional teams on strategic and commercial opportunities that deliver against business objectives.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, modeling and return-on-investment perspectives to support decisions and business results.
• Bring thought leadership and an objective perspective to influence business direction and help leaders evaluate options and trade-offs.
• Assess business performance, identify key drivers, risks and opportunities, and partner with stakeholders on actions to deliver financial targets.
• Support monthly business reviews and leadership discussions with clear, concise reporting, key messages and actionable next steps.
• Contribute to financial estimates, annual planning and longer-term outlooks, connecting assumptions to business priorities and performance drivers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Synthesis skills

Prioritization

Bias for action

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Tools

AFO

BPC

Tableau

Hyperion

SAP

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Join a General Mills business or functional team and help advance our mission to become the most innovative food company in North America and the undisputed leader in food.

In this role, you will serve as a finance partner to business leaders and cross-functional teams, helping them understand performance, evaluate opportunities and make informed decisions. You will bring financial insight, sound judgment and an objective perspective to business priorities, while helping teams turn strategy into action and deliver results.

You will partner with leaders on business performance, innovation, customer and commercial opportunities, pricing and investment decisions. You will also build a broad understanding of business drivers and gain experience with exposure to financial estimates, planning and business reviews.

Bring your ability to drive insights into action, strong cross-functional leadership and growth mindset to this role to help our business win in the marketplace.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner with business and cross-functional teams on strategic and commercial opportunities that deliver against business objectives.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, modeling and return-on-investment perspectives to support decisions and business results.
• Bring thought leadership and an objective perspective to influence business direction and help leaders evaluate options and trade-offs.
• Assess business performance, identify key drivers, risks and opportunities, and partner with stakeholders on actions to deliver financial targets.
• Support monthly business reviews and leadership discussions with clear, concise reporting, key messages and actionable next steps.
• Contribute to financial estimates, annual planning and longer-term outlooks, connecting assumptions to business priorities and performance drivers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and provide accurate, meaningful insights to influence business decisions.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and adapt as business needs evolve.
• Strong bias for action, including the ability to work autonomously, problem-solve and drive results through effective partnerships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain financial information to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four or more years of related experience.
• Experience with financial guidance, business partnering, financial analysis, budgeting or forecasting.
• Working knowledge of Finance systems such as AFO, BPC, Tableau, Hyperion or SAP.
• Experience with P&L modeling, business cases or return-on-investment analysis.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization and across cross-functional teams.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the United States) 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 work visas for this position.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$82,400 - $123,800 Annual

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.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.