Belinda Tan, B Com, MBA
About Belinda Tan, B Com, MBA
Belinda Tan is a Sales Finance Manager at General Mills in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in finance roles at Unilever and IBM.
Current Role at General Mills
Belinda Tan serves as the Sales Finance Manager at General Mills in Toronto, Canada. In this role, she leads the financial decision-making process and trade spend optimization for one of the company's largest customer portfolios. By partnering closely with the sales team, she drives profitable growth tailored by customer and category. Her responsibilities also include optimizing processes and reporting capabilities through effective team leadership.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining General Mills, Belinda Tan accumulated substantial experience in the finance sector. She worked at Develop Innovative Solutions from 2018 to 2019 as a Finance Manager in Toronto, focusing on over-delivering targets and maximizing profitable growth. At Unilever, she held multiple roles including Finance Manager and Operations Excellence and Strategy Manager from 2013 to 2017, as well as Associate Finance Manager and Senior Financial Analyst spanning back to 2008. Additionally, she served as Sector Finance Team Lead at IBM's Global Technology Services unit from 2007 to 2008.
Educational Background
Belinda Tan holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, where she specialized in Finance and Strategy. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Finance from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management. Her academic background has equipped her with the skills and knowledge required to excel in various finance roles.
Skills in Process Optimization and Leadership
Throughout her career, Belinda Tan has demonstrated the ability to optimize processes and reporting capabilities. She has played key roles in leading teams to improve operational efficiencies, drive profit growth, and implement innovative cost-saving initiatives. Additionally, her expertise in SAP Operations Excellence has positioned her as a super user, leading system upgrades and enhancements.
Business Partnering and Employee Engagement
Belinda Tan has a solid track record in business partnering, particularly with sales teams, to foster profitable growth and enhance operational efficiencies. She is also known for fostering a positive workplace culture through effective employee engagement. These attributes have enabled her to contribute significantly to organizational success in her various roles.