Isabelle Gilibert
About Isabelle Gilibert
Isabelle Gilibert is an International Financial Controller at General Mills in Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland, with extensive experience in financial management and leadership roles at both General Mills and Procter & Gamble.
Title and Role at General Mills
Isabelle Gilibert currently holds the position of International Financial Controller at General Mills. Based in Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland, she plays a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations on an international scale. Gilibert ensures compliance with global standards, collaborates with senior leadership to align financial strategies with business objectives, and drives sustainable growth. Her responsibilities also include mentoring finance professionals and participating in industry forums to share insights on financial system design.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Before her current role, Isabelle Gilibert served as the Regional Finance Controller for Europe and Australasia at General Mills from 2015 to 2021. During her tenure, she led the financial integration of multiple international acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions and compliance. She also implemented a new financial reporting system that significantly reduced reporting time by 30% and played a key role in the digital transformation of financial processes.
Career at Procter & Gamble
Isabelle Gilibert's career at Procter & Gamble spanned over two decades, during which she held various significant roles. She was an Associate Director in several departments, including Global Forecast Operations, Cost Forecasts, Profit Forecasts & Budget Control, and Forecasts and Budget Control for Health & Beauty Care in Western Europe. Her earlier roles included Group Manager for Financial Analysis and Senior Cost Analyst, among others. Her diverse responsibilities included managing global product supply finance and developing finance systems.
Education and Expertise
Isabelle Gilibert earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from EDHEC Business School, completing her studies between 1985 and 1988. Her extensive education laid the foundation for a robust career in finance, marked by expertise in financial planning, analysis, and systems development. She has developed comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills of financial teams and regularly mentors emerging finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.