Solution Manager-finance Job in General Mills

Job Responsibilities

80% of time
Solution Manager role consists of Supporting all the technology solutions in the Finance function.
The role will be accountable globally for the Operational Health of financial solutions.
This role will be accountable for overall Functional Client Management including owning the Finance Project Portfolio for the segment, LRP & Roadmap of Capabilities; They are accountable for understanding the needs of FI operations and developing integrated capabilities in response to those needs.
Active Participation in Spring plan and Prioritized project list/portfolio for assigned area in Go Demand
In this capacity of Solution Manager, you will be accountable for Ensuring clear goals and outcomes of the project (including accountability for Discovery Gates 1&2), Removing barriers to ensure Project execution, Ensuring standardization and Integration of Solutions
Accountable for project kick off and sponsor/steering team meetings
Lead the initiatives in your Area of responsivity
Understand and leverage all FI GBS capabilities
Partner with the Stakeholder to design new work processes and Implementing them
Manage stakeholder expectations and provide timely updates

20% of time
Regular connect with global leaders to get acquaintance of Business needs.
Consulting Business team on technology front.
Process/ Technology Knowledge sharing with team
Lead/Participate/Represent Team on Global events Globally or at site
Connect with other business functions Managers to understand Resource requirement for FICO team.

Skills/Competencies

Required Technical Skills:

SAP Finance & controlling modules

Microsoft office suites like excel, Word, PowerPoint etc

Business knowledge of other technologies/third party software to make work with SAP

Good To Have Technical Skills

SAP other modules like Supply chain, demand chain, ABAP, Logistics

Business Objects & reporting tools like Tableau

Other skills:
Ability to interact and positively influence stakeholders
Effective at developing creative/innovative solutions
Demonstrates curiosity and continuous learning to expand and build on skillsets
Ability to lead change, work cross-functionally, and learn quickly
Resourceful, strategic orientation, innovative
Good problem solving skills, bias for action, decisive, strong time management skills
Exhibits candor by encouraging open discussion of issues and sound Judgment after listening and understanding the perspectives offered by others
Comfortable presenting to senior leadership
Demonstrated ability to analyze, design, program, test, support, and implement information systems.
Ability to effectively working in a global team with members in MGO and IDC.
High initiative with desire to increase your understanding of GMIs business.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Experience with project management methodology preferred but not required.
Solid technical aptitude

Soft Skills
Good command of English both spoken and written.
Good communication skills when dealing with all levels in day to day business.
Willingness to be flexible with schedule when needed.
Highly Motivated and motivates the team members.
Willingness to be a coach or mentor to other team members.
Inquisitive actively follows new technologies on their own.
Engaging/personable
Influencing skills

Qualifications
Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors
Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters like MBA Finance or Chartered Accountant, BSC and MSC Information systems
Preferred Major Area of Study: Accounts, Finance, Law & Taxation
Required Professional Certifications: SAP Finance & Controlling

Travel Upto 10%