Zachary Shafer
About Zachary Shafer
Zachary Shafer is the Director of Finance at General Mills in Wilton, Connecticut, overseeing the financial operations of the Pet Operating Segment. He has over 14 years of experience with the company, having held various finance roles since 2007.
Current Position at General Mills
Zachary Shafer is the Director of Finance at General Mills, based in Wilton, Connecticut, United States. In this role, he oversees the financial operations of the Pet Operating Segment. His responsibilities include managing budgets, financial planning, and strategic financial analysis to support the company's business goals.
Career Progression at General Mills
Zachary Shafer has built a significant tenure at General Mills, spanning over 14 years. He started as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area from 2007 to 2013. Shafer then held multiple finance roles, including Finance Manager (2013-2015), Zone Finance Manager (2015-2016), and Senior Finance Manager (2016-2019). From 2019 to 2021, he served as the Global Lead before assuming his current role as Director of Finance.
Educational Background
Zachary Shafer achieved his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Purdue University's Daniels School of Business, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from the same institution, completed between 2002 and 2006. This solid educational foundation has been instrumental in his career in finance.
Experience in Financial Management
With over 14 years of experience in financial management within the consumer goods industry, Zachary Shafer has successfully managed various financial roles at General Mills. His extensive experience includes strategic financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. Throughout his career at General Mills, Shafer has managed financial operations at multiple levels, including regional and global roles.