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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead month-end budget variance analysis, identifying key financial risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making. Partner with finance operations and business teams to deliver accurate ad hoc cost analyses for products and productivity (HMM) initiatives. Own and manage reporting models (Wage, OT, Depreciation etc) Collaborate with the finance lead to ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and support regular financial control testing to maintain continuous audit readiness. Serve as a key liaison between finance and the GIC, driving effective and timely communication. Analyze complex data sets across platforms (SAP, AFO, GFP) to uncover insights and provide actionable recommendations. Drive efficiencies in annual and monthly planning/reporting processes Identify data outliers, determine root cause and action. Drive month-end close activities and deliver insightful reporting Exhibit strong communication and relationship-building skills to influence and align with stakeholders across functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory) Professional Certification: B. Com 7+ years of related experience Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills Process Excellence, able to make process improvements, and effectively organize work Situational agility, comfort navigating ambiguity Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability Solid understanding of P&L planning and business process Global and/or cross-functional team partnership Previous Supply Chain or Supply Chain Finance experience Experience with our FP&A systems and capabilities (BPC, AFO, Tableau) or system proficiency (ability to get up to speed quickly) Experience with SAP ERP/IEP or system proficiency (ability to get up to speed quickly PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master s degree 7 to 9 years of related experience Major Area of Study: Finance, Analytics, Accountancy, Costing Professional Certifications: CA, MBA, PGDBA, MMS

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead month-end budget variance analysis, identifying key financial risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making. Partner with finance operations and business teams to deliver accurate ad hoc cost analyses for products and productivity (HMM) initiatives. Own and manage reporting models Collaborate with the finance lead to ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and support regular financial control testing to maintain continuous audit readiness. Serve as a key liaison between finance and the GIC, driving effective and timely communication. Analyze complex data sets across platforms (SAP, AFO, GFP) to uncover insights and provide actionable recommendations. Drive efficiencies in annual and monthly planning/reporting processes Identify data outliers, determine root cause and action. Drive month-end close activities and deliver insightful reporting Exhibit strong communication and relationship-building skills to influence and align with stakeholders across functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory) Professional Certification: B. Com 7+ years of related experience Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills Process Excellence, able to make process improvements, and effectively organize work Situational agility, comfort navigating ambiguity Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability Solid understanding of PL planning and business process Global and/or cross-functional team partnership Previous Supply Chain or Supply Chain Finance experience Experience with our FPA systems and capabilities (BPC, AFO, Tableau) or system proficiency (ability to get up to speed quickly) Experience with SAP ERP/IEP or system proficiency (ability to get up to speed quickly PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master s degree 7 to 9 years of related experience Major Area of Study: Finance, Analytics, Accountancy, Costing Professional Certifications: CA, MBA, PGDBA, MMS

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people. With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check outhttps://www.generalmills.co.in We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow. Job Overview Function Overview The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions.Link Purpose of the role External Supply Chain (ESC) organization currently produces 25% of North America volume of General Mills. ESC is focused on delivering significant differential advantage to GMI through our external manufacturing solutions. An ESC Logistics Lead provides critical leadership and support to our 150 external supply chain sites. This role plays a liaison between GMI and ESC manufacturing to provides end to end support for flawless execution right from site set up till exits. This Individual is first line of defense for troubleshooting ESC planning & logistics related constraint, manage escalations, connect with other Supply chain partners to find resolutions. Responsible for identifying gaps within existing planning processes, systems and providing training, leading or supporting improvement initiatives in ESC Space. Key Accountabilities First line of defense for troubleshooting and managing escalations in ESC sites and warehouses. Key partner (with MAKE and Logistics organization) in supporting RUN with ESC sites. Support XOM (External Ops Manager) led RUN meetings and Schedule (AVS / AVC) % Troubleshooting as needed.Track RUN metrics (Production Posting, Order Sequencing, Age Database compliance) and provide training/support for gaps. Facilitate new ESC sites start-ups, site exit, and related critical tasks. Lead and conduct ongoing training with ESC sites on Planning systems and correlating business processes. Onboard & Train new sites to GMI s planning systems and provide on-going support and troubleshooting. Lead Age Management process training for ESC sites. Facilitate EDI integration and prioritization between ESC sites and technical teams. Collaborate on Spring Plan ESC Downtime Calendar activities and responsible for maintaining Factory Calendars in SAP. Lead and support process development and improve/Transform initiatives with ESC sites and internal Supply Chain teams. Support critical human and food safety initiatives and improve site engagement in this critical process. Build and maintain trusted, collaborative working relationships with external supply chain and logistics teams. Minimum Qualifications Education Qualification: Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory) or master s Degree. Major: Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Logistics. Years of related Experience: 5+ years of related experience mainly in Supply chain, operations, or logistics. Working knowledge of various ERP and planning systems (SAP, APO/OMP, AFO, SharePoint) MUST HAVE. Know key SAP MM & PP transactions. Superior communications, articulation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to train and coach others on functional insights and planning systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Strong leadership and influencing skills. Strong active listening skills and ability to build trust quickly in a global, virtual environment. Understanding of CI principles and tools. Preferred Qualifications Master s degree 5 to 7 years of related experience Major Area of Study in Supply Chain (Preferrably in external manufacturing)

This position requires strong business partnering skills with in-depth finance business acumen, data management, reporting and analysis expertise, influencing and change management skills. The position reports to Manager/Team Lead of Financial Planning & Analysis at Avantor Business Center (ABC) Pune and will have matrix alignment with onshore business partners. MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance) Business Partnering Act as Finance Business Partner for Operations team, understanding the key priorities of business/function and Providing insights with forward-looking analysis and initiate discussions/reviews with business partners to enable them in taking key business decisions. Analyzing trends & providing proactive recommendations to the finance leadership team by highlighting potential business risks & opportunities. Partner with Finance/Operations leadership on ad hoc projects /reporting as per the ongoing business requirements. Assessing the existing KPIs/reports of assigned businesses/functions, identifying the gaps in current process, proposing necessary changes to business partners and playing an active role in implementing the proactive mechanisms in measuring & driving business results. Driving Key Processes Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) of function/business and support leadership team in driving planning, forecasting, pricing & month end closures processes including but not limited to sales & margin analysis, customer & product analysis etc. Assisting Pune FP&A manager to set up FP&A framework. Working Closely with Finance/Operations leads and provide insights in all the key areas of finance including Revenue, Cost Of Sales, Margins, Opex/Capex & Working Capital. Prepare weekly/monthly Management Review decks for leadership team by highlighting the outliers, collobarating with operations/finance teams in understanding the drivers behind the variances, providing necessary commentaries on the business performance. Actively involve in performance review discussions with Finance/Operations leadership teams and providing necessary suggestions to the leadership team on the way forward approach. Assisting finance leadership in driving the key business-specificglobal initiatives . Operational/Functional Excellence Take a lead in establishing Global Standardized Reporting for various businesses/functions. Closely Working with leadership teams in adopting the ABS practices for finance. Collaborate with other team members, identify & implement process simplifications/ improvements. Adopt the best/standard practices across teams. Prepare necessary process documentation of all the deliverables and periodical review of the existing documentation and making necessary changes to ensure the latest business changes are incorporated. Prepare financial analysis for various what if scenarios and sensitivity analysis in analyzing the business impact. Mentoring Coach and mentor new team members to make them successful in their respective role by assisting them in new transitions, having knowledge sharing sessions etc. QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications) Masters degree in accounting or finance. CA/ICWAI/CPA/MBA Finance from reputed universities . Minimum 8-10 years of experience in finance and/or accounting related fields, preferably in MNCs Captive Finance Shared Services Organizations/Global Centers. Prior experience in Working with Pharma companies preferred. Six Sigma or Lean training preferred, but not mandatory. A working knowledge of the wide-ranging aspects of the finance such as FP&A, Accounting, Integrated Supply Chain & Costing. Experience in leveraging financial and business systems to monitor business activities and aid in decision making. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently) Transformation mindset - Open to accept, adopt, absorb the change in way of working, structure, and Content. Comfortable working in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders. Ability to work with executives, managers, and stakeholders from various regions/functions. Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical skills; demonstrated leadership abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities of the leadership in a highly dynamic & fast paced environment. Ability to explain the business performance with the data. Computer Proficiency with strong ERP knowledge preferably SAP, MS Office, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, QlikView, SAC & AFO. Strong affinity with LEAN processes and tools. Strong interpersonal, communication skills. Independent, self-starter, highly motivated.

Looking for a strong SAP Planning and Consolidation expert with 10 years of experience in SAP BPC (Microsoft/NetWeaver) with Functional experience in SAP consolidation and Planning/Forecasting using SAP tools like EPM, BPC and SAC. Should have Analytic experience using HANA Modeling/ Datasphere / ABAP CDS views / SAC / Analysis for Office and ETL experience using SAP tools like SSIS for BPC and SAP Datasphere. Some of the job duties: Support BPC instance using: SSIS or SQL Server : Monitoring jobs, performance, changes to job, ad-hoc BPC integration to other systems (SAP, SAC, AFO) Backup of application Environment and Restore EPM reports. Analysis for mismatch Master Data updates. Functional support for EPM reports SAC Planning and Analytics using Stories for Analytic Dashboards and Input templates Data Actions for automating planning tasks ETL and modeling in Datasphere and HANA Modeling