Laura Nordlocken
About Laura Nordlocken
Laura Nordlocken is the Finance Manager for Logistics at General Mills, with over a decade of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Current Role at General Mills
Laura Nordlocken currently occupies the role of Finance Manager, Logistics at General Mills. She has been leading the finance team within the logistics function since September 2018. In this capacity, her responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, analysis, and budgeting for logistics operations.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before her current role, Laura Nordlocken held various positions at General Mills. From 2017 to 2018, she was the Associate Finance Manager, Sourcing. From 2015 to 2017, she served as Associate Finance Manager, SG&A, and from 2014 to 2015, she was a Senior Financial Analyst in Trade Marketing Finance. Additionally, from 2013 to 2014, she worked as a Financial Analyst II in Logistics Finance, and from 2010 to 2013, she was a Financial Analyst II in Global Capital Investments. She started her journey at General Mills as a Supply Chain Manufacturing Financial Analyst from 2008 to 2009.
Early Career and Internships
Laura began her career as a Financial Accountant at Cargill from 2007 to 2008. Prior to that, she interned at The Toro Company as an International Finance Intern for three months in 2006. These roles helped her establish a strong foundation in financial analysis and accounting.
Educational Background
Laura Nordlocken holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, which she completed over three years from 2011 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in International Economics, Finance, and Italian from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her education was preceded by her time at Armstrong High School from 1999 to 2003.
Expertise and Specializations
With over a decade of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, Laura specializes in various financial disciplines. Her expertise spans financial analysis, planning and analysis, capital investments, trade marketing strategies, SG&A management, and team leadership. Notably, she has worked on capital investments in Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) during her tenure at General Mills, showcasing her deep understanding of both operational and strategic finance.