Alyssa Smith
About Alyssa Smith
Alyssa Smith is the Finance Director for North America Retail P&A at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with extensive experience in various finance roles within the company.
Title: Finance Director, North America Retail P&A
Alyssa Smith currently holds the position of Finance Director, North America Retail P&A at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, she oversees financial planning and analysis for the North American retail sector, integrating strategic financial initiatives and providing insights to drive business growth.
Company: General Mills
Alyssa Smith has spent her career at General Mills, accruing extensive experience across various financial roles. Her tenure at the company includes positions such as Finance Lead ITQ, Senior Finance Manager for the Cereal Operating Unit, and Finance Manager in Strategic Planning and Sales Budgeting. Her depth of experience at General Mills has significantly contributed to her current role as Finance Director.
Education: University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Alyssa Smith earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Strategic Management from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management between 2003 and 2005. The rigorous program equipped her with advanced strategic and management skills crucial for her roles at General Mills.
Education: University of St. Thomas
Alyssa Smith pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of St. Thomas. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Business Communication between 1995 and 1999. This foundation in finance and communication set the stage for her successful career in financial management.
Achievements: Finance Excellence Award
Alyssa Smith was honored with the 'Finance Excellence Award' at General Mills for her outstanding performance in 2017. This accolade recognizes her exceptional contributions to financial management and strategic planning within the company.
Professional Contributions at General Mills
Alyssa Smith has led several key initiatives at General Mills, including the financial integration of a major acquisition in the North America Retail division and developing a new financial modeling framework that improved forecasting accuracy by 15%. She has played a central role in strategic planning processes, such as the launch of a new product line in the cereal division. Additionally, she mentors junior finance professionals through the General Mills Finance Leadership Development Program and presents financial insights at the annual North America Retail conference.
Community Engagement
Alyssa Smith actively volunteers as a financial advisor for a local non-profit organization dedicated to economic empowerment. Her efforts in the community highlight her commitment to using her skills and experience to benefit broader societal goals beyond her primary professional responsibilities.