Company Description

One of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Yoplait and more.

We seek out the best of the best and give them development, support and the chance to lead something big. Choosing a career with us means joining a company that makes a difference for others. There is tremendous opportunity here for people who want to advance the industry, through innovation and nourish the world with quality.

Job Description

We’re looking for Future Leaders in Finance

On our 2-3 year Finance Graduate Programme you will gain experience across two key areas of Finance across all of our great brands. You will develop the understanding of the role Finance plays in General Mills and will interact with a wide range of stakeholders.

From building solid technical skills and great accounting foundations in the Financial Control team, to being in the Financial Planning & Analysis team where you will enhance your reporting expertise whilst being truly commercially focussed. At the end of this programme you will have the right balance of technical skills and on the job experience to be a strong Finance professional.

You’ll be financially supported to study for your CIMA qualification while gaining relevant experience – meaning that you’ll be able to join the world’s largest and leading professional body of Management Accountants.

You will be assigned a buddy and career mentor who will be your support throughout the programme. At the end of the rotations, your overall performance along with your interests will help determine the role you move into.

Qualifications

Required experience/competencies/attributes:

• Minimum 2.1 or equivalent degree (we accept all disciplines)
• The unrestricted right to live and work permanently in the UK
• Prior experience working in FMCG, retail or supplier environment an advantage
• Ambitious and keen learner
• Strong analytical skills with a strong commercial awareness
• Self driven and willingness to learn
• High attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Modelling, Pivots, Slicers, Index, Match, Lookups) and PowerPoint
• SAP ERP, SAP CRM, BW Systems experience an advantage

Additional Information

What will you get from us?

• Competitive Package 
• Private Healthcare
• Dental
• Pension
• Early Friday finish at 3:00pm
• 1st Class Training and Development

Application deadline: Friday 13th November