Sr. Finance Analyst, Target & Natural-Organic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for Target & Natural-Organic Grocery, serving as the financial leader for this customer segment.

You will forecast, manage trade spend, and align OU strategies with financial estimates, partnering with Sales and Brand teams to optimize performance and ROI.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to forecast and manage trade spend.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and RNS targets for Target & Nat-Org customers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Brand, and Finance to influence trade strategy.
• Support process improvement and accurate forecasting across finance and sales.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial finance

Data-driven decision making

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWWe 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.OVERVIEWThe Target & Natural-Organic Customer Finance role provides a unique opportunity to partner closely with General Mills Sales leaders (including Zone VP and direct reports) while developing commercial acumen and influencing the execution of brand strategies. The Senior Financial Analyst manages Reported Net Sales (RNS) & Trade spending across Target & Nat-Org customers, influencing strategy & execution for this strategically important group.As a key member of the Central Sales team, you’ll strive to deliver customer revenue growth targets aligned with the Operating Unit (OU) category strategies. You will also receive exposure to customer Joint Business Planning, including negotiation strategies, competitive/category landscape assessments, pricing analytics, and scenario planning. Lastly, you will own significant functional & customer processes including monthly RNS estimates & annual Sales Plan. This role also offers the opportunity to build financial fluency across the Sales function to enable results.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESServe independently as the financial leader for the Target & Natural-Organic Grocery customers, responsible for financial results, forecasting, and related processes:Deliver Plan Results: RNS growth within Operating Unit-aligned Trade Spend Per Case (SPC) targetsLead accurate & balanced Field forecast and year-end trade callDrive alignment between customer & OU strategies, along with financial estimatesSupport best practice sharing & process optimization across Sales & Trade FinancePartner across the Sales, Brand, and Finance teams to influence Trade Strategy and improve Trade EffectivenessKey relationships include Zone Sales VP, OU Sales Strategy & Planning Director, Regional Sales Director, Zone Operations Manager, Senior Regional Planning Manager, and Senior Customer Managers, as well as OU Finance Team & Central NAR Sales Finance.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSB.A. or B.S in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fieldYears of work experience: 3+Partnership for Impact to be curious and challenge the status quo with candor to maximize investment ROI and improve processesSituational agility to influence without formal authority by cultivating transparent, trusting relationships with customer teamsCommercial Finance Acumen and analytical agility to assess and provide perspective on trade spend management as well as adapt Plan in-year with incomplete data or conflicting informationData Based Decision Making and ability to synthesize multiple data sources and navigate complexityProficiency using Microsoft Office toolsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCommercial Finance experience within Trade, Sales, or a Business Operating UnitKnowledge of Trade/Merchandising planning & spending mechanicsADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONSInternational 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.SALARY RANGEThe salary range for this position is:$82,400 - $123,800 AnnualAt 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.ELIGIBILITYApplicants 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 REQUESTIf 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 .