Lead enterprise strategic planning process to operationalize and execute enterprise strategy. Partner across organization to identify, resource, and activate key initiatives to deliver enterprise growth model including core business development, portfolio shaping, and scaled capability development. Lead planning sessions with Senior Leadership Team and plan and prepare Board of Directors discussion materials. Serve as Chief of Staff to the Chief Strategy Officer by coordinating business processes, supporting enterprise FP&A, and operationalizing the Strategy & Growth organization.

Finance lead and Leadership Team member of the Nat Org Op Unit, which includes the Annie’s, Cascadian Farm, and Muir Glen brands, with direct accountability for business performance and the accounting & control environment. Managed the portfolio strategy for the business, resource allocation across brands/functions, and accelerated sales growth while also expanding operating margins.

Led financial planning, analysis, and execution for Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, and other Big G cereal brands. Developed innovation strategy and business model framework to improve innovation incrementality and margin contribution. Partnered to optimize return on total commercial investment, supported price pack architecture to drive sizing mix, and sponsored significant capacity expansion investment across the entire Big G network. Cereal Op Unit consistently grew sales, profit, and market share.

Led financial planning, analysis, and execution for the Meals Op Unit across Totino’s, Hamburger Helper, Suddenly Salad, Betty Crocker Potatoes, and frozen Pillsbuy brands. Optimized supply chain network with significant cost savings and capacity expansion investments. Developed omni-channel pricing and merchandising strategies for Hamburger Helper brand. Co-led cross-functional team to identify Op Unit organizational design and culture gaps and action plans to improve climate.

Provided financial support to Sales team to manage customer negotiations on distribution, pricing, and merchandising effectiveness and utilized analytics to develop revenue management strategies to maximize revenue and profit. Led joint business planning between General Mills and Walmart to align on long term growth strategies and financial targets. Managed the accounting & control environment and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) across the forecast cycle.

Led team that executed financial operations and monitored the accounting & control environment. Managed operating budget, including cost savings management program, supported union contract negotiations, and sponsored capacity and food safety capital investments.

Prepared external financial statements & SEC filings through both formal and XBRL submission, interpreted and adopted new accounting regulations, and provided accounting advisory guidance for transactions across all operating segments.