Sr Finance Analyst - St. Charles, MO Plant - General Mills

Senior Financial Analyst – St. Charles, MO Plant

OVERVIEW:

The St. Charles plant is one of two recently acquired TNT pizza crust locations. It is located in a newer facility in the St. Louis suburbs of St. Charles County. We operate in a dynamic business environment with lots of current investment and growth. The St. Charles plant has become a strategic and critical plant to the North American Food Service segment.

The Senior Financial Analyst will create & share analysis to support pizza operations at the St. Charles, MO plant. St. Charles is one of two former “TNT Crust” plants acquired by General Mills in June of 2022. Working closely with the Finance Site Lead, the senior financial analyst will assist in the development of operating budgets and strategic planning. Plant performance versus budget, internal control implementation & monitoring, fixed asset management, and forecasting/budgeting are other important areas of focus for this role. This role will cover areas of both TNT plants (St. Charles, MO & Green Bay, WI), but will be located at the St. Charles plant and will have a primary emphasis on the St. Charles plant.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide financial leadership at the St. Charles facility as the sole on-site finance resource
• Lead analyst for all cost activity within the St. Charles production facility, providing analysis and insights across key areas such as business decision support, planning & forecasting, and business performance & reporting.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts including depreciation, overuse, utilities, maintenance, and wage labor.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis, costings, and research to support initiatives and projects.
• Track and support delivery of annual HMM (cost savings) targets. Will actively participate with cross functional HMM teams.
• Assist in implementing & maintaining audit ready status of internal controls through periodic review and self-audits in areas such as inventory, purchasing, and fixed assets.
• Support the month-end process by preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost tracking vs. budget
• Assist with providing financial support for capital projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years of related experience
• Ability to work well in a team environment and with remote supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively interact with individuals of various levels and functions.
• A passion for learning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of SAP
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience working in a finance/accounting role within manufacturing
• Initiative and ability to work independently and to effectively work with a team

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: 

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.

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.