Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Job Description

The Finance organization partners across General Mills to provide financial expertise to guide and govern the company. We bring a distinctive skill set to help the company sustainably drive strong returns on investment, whether that s brand investments, capital investments or resource investments. We hold ourselves accountable for the areas where we are uniquely positioned to drive results what we call our Strategic Priorities but we never lose sight of the fact that we only truly win when the company wins. The Finance function operates as a global team through the partnership of a series of enterprise-focused and business-embedded groups. For more details about the Function please visit this Link Purpose of the role In the Manager role, you will collaborate with GMI Finance Team. This role requires deep functional expertise in manufacturing cost of goods sold (COGS) planning and analysis, proficiency in developing and interpreting reporting models, strong business acumen, effective cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while contributing to long-term strategic planning. Come join the Finance team for this unique opportunity to be a part of a team that will drive impactful change and value to the business! KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 70% of Time: Curation and Management of Finance Team Partnership Standardize reporting and support ad hoc financial analysis Build budgets with teams and ensure alignment with standard models Serve as the subject matter expert Lead and develop standardized analytics and reporting tools Own and manage various budget tools and partner with business, finance and COE to drive actionable results Support teams in direct material Quarterly Business Analyses and strengthen inventory control processes ensuring end-to-end process ownership Drive month-end close activities and deliver insightful reporting packages, highlighting risks and opportunities. Support cost transformation initiatives by providing financial insights Actively build and develop team to build best-in-class, trusted partnerships with Finance counterparts and cross-functional business partners Provide work direction and support to team; establishes daily priorities; monitors progress against team goals Responsible for compliance with General Mills policies and internal controls, Work/Collaborate on Site wide initiatives 20% of Time: Employee Development Build and develop a team of integrated Finance Leaders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Performance Management for Team members (Objective setting, PA, Mid-year, IDP) Build a strong team culture within Mumbai office Cross-training to always ensure adequate backup coverage for all activities Recruit new team members as per requirement 10% of Time: Continuous Improvement Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency. Lead efforts to understand what s working, what isn t and lead plans to adjust approach on One Team culture MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory) Professional Certification: B. Com 8+ years of related experience Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed Strong situational agility, comfort navigating ambiguity and thought leadership Strong ability to lead, coach and develop a team Business partnership, ability to effectively manage and navigate many stakeholders Anticipates future customer needs and accelerates what is possible (Growth Mindset) Organizational savvy can effectively navigate the organization Commitment to leadership and personal development Solid understanding of COGS PL planning and business process (or ability to get up to speed quickly) Previous Supply Chain or Supply Chain Finance experience (or ability to get up to speed quickly) Experience with SAP ERP or system proficiency (ability to get up to speed quickly) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master s degree 8 to 12 years of related experience Major Area of Study: Finance, Analytics, Accountancy, Costing Professional Certifications: CA, MBA, PGDBA, MMS Having Supply Chain Finance knowledge is preferred