D&T Analyst II - Finance

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 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 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 Shared Services (FSS), 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 Digital and Technology team at General Mills stands as the largest and foremost unit, dedicated to exploring the latest trends and innovations in technology while leading the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the organization. Collaborating closely with global business teams, the focus is on understanding business models and identifying opportunities to leverage technology for increased efficiency and disruption.

The team's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including AI/ML, Data Science, IoT, NLP, Cloud, Infrastructure, RPA and Automation, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Blockchain, SAP S4 HANA and Enterprise Architecture.

The MillsWorks initiative embodies an agile@scale delivery model, where business and technology teams operate cohesively in pods with a unified mission to deliver value for the company. Employees working on significant technology projects are recognized as Digital Transformation change agents.

The team places a strong emphasis on service partnerships and employee engagement with a commitment to advancing equity and supporting communities. In fostering an inclusive culture, the team values individuals passionate about learning and growing with technology, exemplified by the Work with Heart philosophy, emphasizing results over facetime.

Those intrigued by the prospect of contributing to the digital transformation journey of a Fortune 500 company are encouraged to explore more details about the function through the following Link.

Purpose of the Role

The Digital and Technology team of General Mills India Centre is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to contribute to the Global Financial Planning and Analytics Product Team in the capacity of D&T Analyst II - Finance.

Location: Mumbai (Hybrid Eligible)/Remote okay pan india lovcation

This role will report into the Manager - Finance (Enterprise Functions) in India and functionally collaborate with the Global Enterprise Functions Team. It is an Individual Contributor role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

. Process Excellence and Advanced Capabilities/Analytics:

o Apply knowledge of financial planning and reporting to collaborate with finance business stakeholders in providing solution recommendations and planning business needs and priorities.

o Work closely with finance and IT stakeholders on a wide range of topics that require SAP BPC Embedded financial expertise, including business requirements analysis, issue resolution, root-cause analysis, business process optimization, integration topics, cross-functional projects, end-user training, translating requirements into technical solutions, and providing cost-benefit analysis and estimates.

o Drive delivery and support of planning and analysis solutions and enhancements in the areas of Financial Planning & Analysis and Supply Chain Finance leveraging multiple technologies including SAP BPC Embedded, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW, AMDP, and AFO Reporting.

o Lead business requirement sessions to accomplish team goals and serve as the day-to-day contact for the team on clarification of requirements through build and deployments.

o Play a technical lead role on large deliverables i ncluding converting business requirements into technical work and providing work direction to various technical team members.

o Prepare technical specifications, proactively facilitate knowledge transfer, and drive user adoption of new and existing solutions.

o Participate on a rotating support schedule.

. Stakeholder Management:

o Partner with Finance, Enterprise Functions, and IT stakeholders to understand business requirements and recommend scalable technology solutions.

o Collaborate with global teams to ensure successful delivery and support of planning and reporting solutions.

o Effectively communicate technical concepts, project updates, and solution recommendations to business and technical stakeholders.

o Influence stakeholders and drive alignment on business priorities and solution approaches.

. Operational & Executional Excellence:

o Deliver and support planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics solutions across Financial Planning & Analysis and Supply Chain Finance domains.

o Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.

o Support deployment activities, issue resolution, and production support.

o Ensure timely delivery of enhancements, bug fixes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

. Continuous Improvement Mindset:

o Identify opportunities to improve financial planning and reporting processes through automation and technology.

o Drive adoption of best practices across SAP BPC Embedded, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW, and related technologies.

o Continuously enhance technical and functional expertise in Finance and Analytics solutions.

o Support knowledge-sharing initiatives and mentor team members where required.

Must Have Technical Skills and Experience

o 5+ years of relevant experience in SAP BPC Embedded in a Data Analyst or Business Analyst role.

o Proficiency in one or more of the following technologies: SAP BPC Embedded, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW, and AMDP Development.

o Effective verbal and written communication and influencing skills at the tactical level.

o Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

o Positive attitude and commitment to a collaborative team delivery approach.

Good to Have Skills

o Experience working in an Agile methodology environment.

o Tableau end-user experience.

o Hands-on SAP FI and COPA configuration experience.

o Experience with Cloud Platforms for Data and Analytics.

Skill Proficiency Experience

o Familiarity with ADO and Agile-Scrum methodologies.

o Comfortable presenting to senior leaders.

o Experience managing vendor relationships effectively.

o Expertise across the FP&A domain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent relevant discipline from an accredited university.

5+ years of relevant experience in SAP BPC Embedded, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Analysis, or Data Analysis roles.

Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analytics processes.

Hands-on experience with SAP BPC Embedded, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW, and AMDP Development.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional global teams and working in enterprise environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SAP Certification in SAP Finance.

CA, Master's in Finance, BSc/MS in Information Systems from a Tier-1 institute.

Understanding of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Knowledge of Tableau, SAP FI, COPA, Cloud Platforms, and Data Analytics solutions.