Financial Analyst-GQR

Position Title Financial Analyst – Global Quality & Risk Function/Group Finance India Location Mumbai Shift Timing 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM IST Role Reports to Assistant Manager – Global Quality & Risk Remote/Hybrid/in-Office Hybrid ABOUT GENERAL MILLS We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we’ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell. How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out 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 India and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow. JOB OVERVIEW   Function Overview 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 The purpose of this role is to support the organization’s internal control framework by performing control testing as part of both SOX Compliance and the Global Controls Assessment. The role will be integral to ensuring the effectiveness, accuracy, and reliability of financial and operational processes through thorough testing, documentation, and reporting of control activities. In addition to control testing, the individual in this role will be responsible for driving continuous improvements in processes to enhance efficiency and compliance. The role will also support other key finance and compliance initiatives such as the Financial Representation Letter process, NA Warehouse CSA, Customer Letters, Finance India CSA, and process reviews. Timely and high-quality execution of all assigned activities, along with clear reporting of outcomes and observations to management, will be critical to the success of this position. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  70% of Time Operational Excellence · Conduct comprehensive testing of controls for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance and Global Controls Assessments to ensure the effectiveness, accuracy, and reliability of financial and operational processes. Verify adequate documentation, report testing results with quality and timeliness, and proactively escalate potential bottlenecks or delays to relevant stakeholders. · Prepare and deliver quality reports for audits, and process reviews. · Facilitate the Control Self-Assessment (CSA) process for Finance India, ensuring thorough execution and follow-up on any identified gaps. · Provide support and guidance to team members to help resolve challenges and ensure smooth execution of tasks. · Support and coordinate the annual updating of the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for Global Quality & Risk. · Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates, manage expectations, and ensure alignment on key priorities. · Ensure timely completion of all assigned activities by monitoring progress, managing dependencies, and mitigating risks. 30% of Time Continuous Improvement, Projects, Initiatives · Ensure all documentations such as OPLs, RACI are available/ updated. · Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency or improve output · Collaborate and participate in Finance India initiatives and team building activities · Support ad-hoc projects · Self development through learnings and trainings MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education – Full time graduation from an accredited university PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters Preferred Major Area of Study: Finance & Accountancy Preferred Professional Certifications: CA/ CIA/ CISA/ ACCA/ CPA/ CMA/ MBA Minimum years of related experience required: 5-6 Years Preferred years of related experience: 5-6 Years SPECIFIC JOB EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS NEEDED Key Responsibilities · Perform control testing as part of SOX Compliance and Global Controls Assessment, ensuring adherence to established standards and methodologies. · Facilitate key compliance and control processes including Finance Representation Letter, NA Warehouse CSA, Finance India CSA, and Customer Letters. · Execute all assigned activities with accuracy, completeness, and within defined timelines. · Apply a strong risk and controls mindset to all activities, proactively identifying potential control gaps and improvement opportunities. · Drive continuous improvement by recommending and implementing enhancements to testing procedures, documentation quality, and process efficiency. · Prioritize tasks effectively to manage multiple deliverables and ensure critical deadlines are consistently met. · Prepare and present clear, concise reports of findings and observations to management, ensuring transparency and actionable insights. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent understanding and application of control and compliance requirements across regions and processes. Other Responsibilities · Design and implement process standardization initiatives, governance reviews, process reviews, and quality control as per business requirement. · Apply sound knowledge of risk and control frameworks to support robust process governance and compliance standards. · Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders to support business objectives and expand the team’s scope of work. General Responsibilities · Follow all company policy & procedures · Demonstrate high standards of conduct which are not compromised even under highly stressful circumstances · Communicate effectively with stakeholders & co-workers · Set high standards for results and continually raise these standards COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS REQUIRED FOR JOB Risk Management Financial Acumen Attention to detail MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.) Collaboration Problem Solving Continuous Improvement Excellent written and verbal communication skills Shifts priorities quickly when necessary Interpersonal Skills Stakeholder management COMPANY OVERVIEW We 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.