Barb Beckstead
About Barb Beckstead
Barb Beckstead is a Senior Financial Analyst at General Mills, specializing in global planning and analytics with over 20 years of experience in financial and data analysis.
Title and Company
Barb Beckstead currently holds the position of Senior Financial Analyst, Global Planning and Analytics at General Mills. She operates from their World Headquarters in Golden Valley, MN.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Barb Beckstead is currently a Senior Financial Analyst, Global Planning and Analytics at General Mills' World Headquarters in Golden Valley, MN. In this role, she contributes to the overall planning and analytics strategy, leveraging her extensive background in financial and data analysis. Her expertise includes budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
Previous Roles at UnitedHealth Group
Barb Beckstead has a comprehensive career at UnitedHealth Group-Optum Technology. She served as Principal Business Systems Analyst from 2017 to 2019, Sr IT Project Consultant from 2014 to 2017, Principal Business Systems Analyst/Sr Financial Consultant from 2011 to 2014, and Sr Financial Consultant from 2010 to 2011. During these roles, she focused on business systems analysis and IT project management, contributing significantly to resource planning and demand/capacity analysis.
Experience in Financial Consulting
Before joining General Mills, Barb Beckstead was heavily involved in financial consulting. She worked at Fairview Health Services as Sr Financial Analyst II from 2009 to 2010 and as a Consultant at Robert Half from 2004 to 2009. During these roles, she sharpened her skills in financial analysis and consulting, providing valuable insights and analytical support.
Education Background
Barb Beckstead earned her degree in Finance and achieved Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. This educational foundation underpins her over 20 years of experience in financial and data analysis.
Specialized Skills
With more than 20 years in the industry, Barb Beckstead specializes in advanced budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and demand/capacity analysis. She is known for her detail-oriented approach and strategic focus, bringing people together to facilitate shared solutions.