Natasha Laul
About Natasha Laul
Natasha Laul is the Finance Director of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Current Role at General Mills
Natasha Laul holds the position of Finance Director, Corporate Financial Planning And Analysis at General Mills. She is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. In this capacity, she oversees the financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting, driving the overall financial health and performance of the company.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Natasha Laul has an extensive career at General Mills, where she has held various significant roles. From 2017 to 2019, she served as Finance Director for Northern Europe. Prior to that, she was Finance Director for Canada from 2014 to 2017. From 2013 to 2014, she was the Senior Finance Manager for the Big G Cereals division, and from 2010 to 2013, she worked as Senior Finance Manager, focusing on Business Performance Management and Continuous Improvement. Earlier in her career, she served as Financial Operations Manager at the General Mills Chanhassen Foodservice Plant from 2008 to 2010 and was Finance Manager for the Meals Division from 2006 to 2008. She began her tenure at General Mills in the Finance Leadership Development Program from 2000 to 2006.
Education Background
Natasha Laul has a strong academic background in finance. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing and Finance from the University of Minnesota from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of International Studies in Finance at The University of Iowa Tippie College Of Business from 1996 to 2000.
Key Contributions at General Mills
Throughout her career at General Mills, Natasha Laul has made significant contributions. She led the financial strategy for the Northern Europe region, driving cost efficiencies and revenue growth. In Canada, she played a crucial role in integrating acquired businesses, enhancing operational synergies, and profitability. She also implemented advanced financial planning and analysis tools, which improved forecasting accuracy and decision-making processes. Additionally, she developed and mentored a high-performing finance team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development. Notably, she spearheaded the financial turnaround of the Big G Cereals division, resulting in increased market share and profitability.