Sr Manager, Enterprise and Business Performance Analytics (CPG)

General Mills; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Mills is seeking an experienced analytics leader to drive enterprise portfolio diagnostics across the North America Retail portfolio. You will synthesize syndicated data, retailer signals, and financial metrics to explain drivers of share, growth and margin to senior leadership.

You will translate complex datasets into clear, executive-ready narratives and partner with BPA, Corporate Finance, IR and OU leaders to inform strategic decisions and investor communications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business-facing analytics within CPG, retail, or related industries.
• Proven ability to translate complex datasets into executive-ready narratives and actionable insights.
• Experience integrating syndicated market data with internal financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise portfolio diagnostics to identify drivers of share, growth and margin in North America Retail.
• Develop fact-based enterprise performance narratives for leadership and investor relations.
• Collaborate with BPA, Finance, IR, and OU Analytics to align enterprise and OU strategies.

Skills

Syndicated data analysis

Executive storytelling

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial data integration

Education

MBA or Master’s degree in Marketing/Market Research/Data Analytics

Tools

Circana

NielsenIQ

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.This enterprise-facing role is responsible for leading portfolio performance diagnostics for the North America Retail (NAR) business, identifying the drivers of share, growth, and margin performance across categories, brands, and operating units (OU). You will synthesize syndicated market data (Circana/NielsenIQ), financial performance metrics, retailer signals, competitive intelligence, and macroeconomic and consumer trends to diagnose the underlying drivers of business performance across the enterprise portfolio.This position plays a critical role in elevating enterprise conversations from reporting to diagnosis—helping leadership understand the category, competitive, and portfolio dynamics shaping performance across the business. You will develop fact-based enterprise performance narratives that translate complex datasets into clear strategic implications for leadership: clarifying what is happening in the industry and business, what’s driving change, and where risks and opportunities exist, along with actions to improve outcomes.You will partner closely with Insights & Analytics leaders, Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Strategy, and Operating Unit leadership to ensure enterprise decisions are grounded in credible market intelligence and objective performance diagnostics.We are seeking a results-oriented leader with proven success in building objective, data-driven stories and weaving insights into executive-level communications.Key Leadership CapabilitiesEnterprise portfolio mindset: Understands portfolio dynamics across categories, brands, and operating units.Structured diagnostic thinking: Isolates the underlying drivers of share, growth, and margin performance.Executive communication: Translates complex data into clear, concise, decision-ready narratives.Business acumen: Connects analytics to real business outcomes, investment priorities, and strategy.Collaborative influence: Works effectively across Business Performance Analytics (BPA), Finance, Insights & Analytics, and Operating Units.Key AccountabilitiesEnterprise Portfolio Performance DiagnosticsLead cross-category enterprise performance diagnostics to identify drivers of volume movement, share, and competitiveness across NAR. Analyze and integrate multiple enterprise data sources including:Syndicated market data (Circana, NielsenIQ, Numerator, etc.)Retailer and customer performance dataInternal financial and business performance metricsCompetitive intelligence and ecommerce signalsDevelop enterprise points of view on category dynamics, competitive landscape shifts, and portfolio trends. Use these insights to diagnose key drivers of performance and translate analyses into clear, decision-oriented recommendations that inform enterprise priorities, portfolio strategy, and investment decisions.Finance + Executive Readiness Partner (BPA / Corporate Finance / IR / Corporate Strategy)Serve as a core partner for Board of Directors materials, Investor Relations (IR) briefings, CAGNY and investor conference preparation, and executive leadership presentations as needed. Develop fact-based enterprise performance narratives grounded in verified syndicated market data, financial performance metrics, and competitive benchmarking.Operating Unit Support & AlignmentConduct targeted Operating Unit (OU) business diagnostics to surface category, brand, and competitive gaps, white space, and priority choices. Partner with OU Presidents, Business Unit (BU) Directors, and OU Insights & Analytics Directors to:Align enterprise points of view with OU strategiesElevate analytical rigorDrive consistent performance evaluation across the enterpriseBe a Leader, Mentor, and High-Performance Team BuilderPartner with the broader BPA team to develop and lead a whole-brained analytics training program to fuel the next generation of analytics leaders.Minimum Qualifications10+ years of experience in business-facing analytics roles (e.g., business performance, category, or syndicated market analytics) within CPG, retail, or related industries, supporting functions such as Sales, Marketing, or Insights & AnalyticsDeep expertise analyzing syndicated market data (Circana / NielsenIQ) to diagnose category and brand performance across multiple leversStrong understanding of category dynamics, competitive performance, and portfolio analyticsExperience integrating multiple enterprise data sources including household panel, retailer data, and financial performance metricsProven ability to translate complex datasets into clear enterprise performance diagnostics and executive-ready narratives, with strong deductive reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking skillsExperience supporting enterprise leadership forums, investor communications, or board-level analyticsNatural curiosity, personal motivation, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across multiple functionsExcellent communication and stakeholder influence skillsPreferred QualificationsMBA or Master’s degree in Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related fieldExperience analyzing multi-category portfolios within large CPG organizationsExperience leading or mentoring high-performing analytics professional teamsExperience managing globally dispersed teamsAdditional ConsiderationsThis role is based in Minneapolis, MN. Relocation assistance will be provided.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 visa.SALARY RANGEThe salary range for this position is:$128,900 - $214,900 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 ACCOMODATION 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 .