Sr Financial Analyst (Data Governance)

Job Description As a Senior Global Data Governance Analyst at General Mills, you will play a crucial role in governing the global data hierarchies for the enterprise. Your responsibilities will include overseeing data structures and attributes, advising commercial partners on appropriate data models, and ensuring efficient data governance processes. Your role will involve partnering with global process owners, finance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive standardization efforts and ensure the integrity of financial and product data. **Key Responsibilities:** - Responsible for ensuring the integrity of data hierarchies and associated attributes - Act as the data governance lead for transformational projects and system upgrades - Oversee system interfaces, identify issues, and support resolution - Lead local stewards in implementing necessary changes and maintaining consistency - Establish and support relevant controls to ensure data governance - Lead global education and awareness initiatives to promote understanding of data governance processes **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field - Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience - Deep expertise in GMI financial systems and processes - Technical aptitude for process, data, and systems - Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with technical and business partners - Process-oriented mindset with a focus on consistency and integrity In this role, you will have the opportunity to own a significant functional process, execute control activities, and provide leadership to global and cross-functional stakeholders. You will also develop and apply capabilities such as financial acumen, process excellence, and governance expertise. General Mills is a company that prioritizes being a force for good, encourages continuous learning, and fosters a culture of innovation. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about driving positive change and are eager to grow and challenge themselves in a dynamic environment. Join us in our mission to make food the world loves and contribute to creating a better tomorrow. As a Senior Global Data Governance Analyst at General Mills, you will play a crucial role in governing the global data hierarchies for the enterprise. Your responsibilities will include overseeing data structures and attributes, advising commercial partners on appropriate data models, and ensuring efficient data governance processes. Your role will involve partnering with global process owners, finance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive standardization efforts and ensure the integrity of financial and product data. **Key Responsibilities:** - Responsible for ensuring the integrity of data hierarchies and associated attributes - Act as the data governance lead for transformational projects and system upgrades - Oversee system interfaces, identify issues, and support resolution - Lead local stewards in implementing necessary changes and maintaining consistency - Establish and support relevant controls to ensure data governance - Lead global education and awareness initiatives to promote understanding of data governance processes **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field - Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience - Deep expertise in GMI financial systems and processes - Technical aptitude for process, data, and systems - Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with technical and business partners - Process-oriented mindset with a focus on consistency and integrity In this role, you will have the opportunity to own a significant functional process, execute control activities, and provide leadership to global and cross-functional stakeholders. You will also develop and apply capabilities such as financial acumen, process excellence, and governance expertise. General Mills is a company that prioritizes being a force for good, encourages continuous learning, and fosters a culture of innovation. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about driving positive change and are eager to grow and challenge themselves in a dynamic environment. Join us in our mission to make food the world loves and contribute to creating a better tomorrow.