Sr. Finance Analyst - Global Internal Audit - Golden Valley, MN - General Mills

OVERVIEW:

Internal Audit is on a journey to maximize the value we bring to the organization by aligning an agile and externally-focused team with innovative technology to drive more effective and efficient oversight of controls and to bring relevant, data-driven insights to our stakeholders.

As a Global Internal Auditor, you will leverage your expertise to provide broad risk assurance services across the company’s global operations to enhance risk management and preserve enterprise value. In this Senior Financial Analyst role, you will be responsible for understanding processes and risks of an audit location and then testing the effectiveness of the controls in place to mitigate the risks.

Internal Audit will prepare you for a successful career in General Mills Finance by providing you an excellent opportunity for leadership development and broad exposure to many interconnected aspects of General Mills’ global business operations, including Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Corporate Finance, and International. You will develop capabilities around risk management, situational agility, partnership for impact, & data-driven decision-making.

This position may require up to 20% travel (domestic and international), depending on needs and company guidelines.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Research, benchmark, and conduct risk assessments to develop risk-based audit plans
• Perform audits and advisory projects in accordance with Institute of Internal Audit standards
• Exhibit exceptional business partnership and provide clear and concise communications to management
• Demonstrate the ability to translate audit observations into meaningful business actions
• Recommend leading practices and ideas to improve operating effectiveness/efficiency
• Regularly lead audit projects and ensure success of the project and team  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or Economics, or related field
• 3-5 years relevant working experience
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong process/project leadership (Process Excellence)
• Ability to work with and influence different stakeholders (Partnership for Impact)
• Ability to travel 20% (domestic and international), depending on needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification(s)
• Tableau, Data Analytics skills
• Risk Management experience
• Audit experience

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: 

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.  General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for the work visas.

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.