Finance Manager, Whitebridge Plant - Joplin, MO

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure Effective Plant Financial Management
• Responsible for development and execution of the annual operating plan, periodic financial forecasts, and monthly financial close.
• Responsible for monitoring financial performance, identifying key risks and opportunities and develop plans to close any gaps to plant targets.
• Supporting site delivery of annual HMM (productivity) targets.
• Maintain effective financial controls that comply with all company policies and supports the safeguarding of company assets.
• Maintain audit ready status of internal controls through periodic review and self-audit.
• Collaborate as a strong voice on the Plant Leadership Team (PLT)
• Support development and execution of site strategies including financial insights on capital investments.
• Provide support and leadership on cross functional plant and corporate initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• 3+ years of related experience, 1+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well on team and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization (Partnership for Impact)
• Proficiency with Sage or similar ERP

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience working in a finance/accounting role within manufacturing
• Experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment
• Proven analytical and strategic skills (Analytic Proficiency)
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong organization and prioritization skills
• Assertive, self-confident, and willing to offer opinions and insights (Plant/Site Leadership)
• Initiative and ability to work independently and to effectively work with a team (Situational Agility)
• Ability to influence, develop, and motivate peers (Matrix Relationship Management)
• Desire to work cross functionally with all plant functions (Cross-Functional Leadership)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $81,000.00 - $121,700.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Benefits

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.