Blake Norman
About Blake Norman
Blake Norman is an Associate Finance Manager - Sales at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with over 15 years of experience in various financial roles.
Current Position at General Mills
Blake Norman currently holds the position of Associate Finance Manager - Sales at General Mills. Based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, Blake contributes to the financial management and strategic planning of sales operations within the company. This role involves overseeing financial analytics, supporting sales strategies, and driving profitability.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Throughout Blake Norman's extensive tenure at General Mills, he has held multiple significant roles. These include Senior Financial Analyst - Trade Analytics from 2017 to 2018, Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain Analytics Business Lead from 2015 to 2017, and Senior Financial Analyst - Logistics from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he was a Project Manager for Global Business Solutions from 2012 to 2014, and earlier, he served as Financial Analyst II - Sourcing, Financial Analyst I - Field Sales, and Financial Analyst in Marketing, Planning & Analysis.
Work Experience at Boundary Waters Bank
Before joining General Mills, Blake Norman worked at Boundary Waters Bank as a Credit Analyst from 2004 to 2007. In this role, he was responsible for assessing creditworthiness, analyzing financial data, and supporting the bank’s credit operations in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This early career experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in financial analysis and management.
Educational Background
Blake Norman holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Finance and Economics from the University of St. Thomas, completing his studies in 2003. His educational background in finance and economics provides a solid foundation for his career in financial management.
Expertise in Finance and Analytics
Blake Norman has over 15 years of experience in various financial roles, with a strong focus on analytics. His expertise spans trade analytics, supply chain analytics, logistics, and sourcing. Blake has consistently contributed to the financial health and strategic planning of General Mills through robust financial analysis and project management. His career reflects a deep understanding of financial operations within a major corporation.