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Position TitleSenior Financial AnalystFunction GroupFinance Shared ServicesLocationMumbaiShift Timing1 30pm to 10 30pmRole Reports toManager FP ARemote Hybrid in-OfficeHybridABOUT GENERAL MILLSWe make food the world loves 100 brands In 100 countries Across six continents With iconic brands like Cheerios Pillsbury Betty Crocker Nature Valley and Hxc3xa4agen-Dazs weve 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 accelerateus 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 the 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 outGeneral 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 outWe advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow JOB OVERVIEWFunction OverviewThe 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 thats 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 thisPurpose of the roleAs a Senior Financial Analyst within the Finance team you will have the opportunity to strengthen your expertise in financial planning and reporting process optimization adaptability and strategic partnership In this role you will be instrumental in supporting the GMI Finance Team through monthly quarterly and annual FP A processes by delivering impactful insights that drive business decisions 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 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 Masters degree 7 to 9 years of related experience Major Area of Study Finance Analytics Accountancy Costing Professional Certifications CA MBA PGDBA MMS 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 xe2x80x94 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 whats next