Matheus Cochrane
About Matheus Cochrane
Matheus Cochrane is the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at General Mills in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in finance and accounting roles.
Title and Current Role
Matheus Cochrane currently holds the position of Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at General Mills in Melbourne, Australia. In this role, he leads the Integrated Business Management (IBM) monthly cycle for finance, ensuring alignment and efficiency in financial operations.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Matheus Cochrane has held various positions at General Mills in Melbourne, Australia. From 2011 to 2012, he served as Financial Accountant before being promoted to Senior Financial Accountant, a role he held from 2012 to 2014. He then transitioned to Business Analyst from 2014 to 2016, followed by a year as a Senior Business Analyst from 2016 to 2017. His extensive experience within the company culminated in his current role as Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.
Previous Professional Experience
Before joining General Mills, Matheus Cochrane worked as a Tax Consultant at PwC from 2006 to 2008. He then moved to KPMG New Zealand, where he served as a Senior Associate from 2008 to 2010. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in financial and business analysis.
Education and Expertise
Matheus Cochrane graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Finance. His academic background laid the groundwork for his diverse roles in financial accounting, analysis, and planning.
Leadership and Responsibilities at General Mills
In his current role, Matheus Cochrane provides decision support to the senior leadership team by preparing and facilitating monthly management business reviews. He manages senior stakeholder relationships locally and with the Europe head office. He has full ownership of P&L forecasting and budgeting for the ANZ region, assesses risks and opportunities, develops gap close options, and serves as the finance lead for the Chilled business operating unit. He is also a member of the extended leadership team at General Mills.