Jonathan Ness
About Jonathan Ness
Jonathan Ness is the Finance Director of Global Finance Capabilities at General Mills, with extensive experience in various finance leadership roles and a background in public administration and economics.
Title
Jonathan Ness is the Finance Director, Global Finance Capabilities at General Mills.
Company
Jonathan Ness currently works at General Mills. He has held multiple finance leadership roles within the company, enhancing their financial systems and capabilities.
Professional Background
Jonathan Ness has built a robust career, primarily at General Mills, where his roles have included Finance Director for multiple divisions, Senior Finance Manager, Business Performance Management Senior Finance Manager, Planning and Analysis Finance Manager, and Business Unit Controller. Before joining General Mills, he served in various capacities in the US Air Force, transitioning from Contracting Officer to Event Marketing Manager.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Ness holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from South Dakota State University. His educational background has equipped him with the analytical and managerial skills necessary to lead complex financial initiatives.
Achievements
Jonathan Ness led the implementation of a global finance system at General Mills, enhancing financial reporting and analytics. He played a pivotal role in the integration of finance systems during a significant company acquisition and developed a capital analysis framework that improved investment decision-making processes. Ness has also driven process improvements in finance operations, resulting in considerable cost savings. He has been recognized for his leadership in managing large-scale change initiatives and mentors emerging finance leaders within the organization.