Strategic Finance Partner

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

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.