Michael Rumery

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Associate Finance Manager - Project Athena at General Mills

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Overview

Michael Rumery is an Associate Finance Manager at General Mills, currently focused on Project Athena. His career is marked by extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and system implementation, with previous roles at Transamerica and John Deere. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa.

His professional strengths include performing data analysis, increasing efficiency through process improvement, and managing cross-functional projects like the global implementation of SAP BPC financial forecasting systems.

He recently started a new role as Associate Finance Manager for Project Athena at General Mills.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Operational Finance
Managed the entire financial lifecycle for a manufacturing plant, including operating plans, forecasting, and monthly closes to meet financial targets.
Financial Systems
Served as a key liaison between business and IT for the global implementation and ongoing management of the SAP BPC forecasting system.
Process Improvement
Demonstrated a focus on efficiency by revising financial templates at Transamerica and analyzing component failure rates for continuous improvement at John Deere.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Associate Finance Manager - Project Athena at General Mills
11-2022 - 9-2025
Senior Financial Analyst - Cedar Rapids Plant at General Mills
12-2021 - 11-2022
Senior Financial Analyst - Global FP&A Capabilities at General Mills
2-2013 - 4-2015
Accountant I - Rotational Accountant at Transamerica
3-2012 - 1-2013
RPT - S350 Continuous Improvement at John Deere

Education

2007 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of Northern Iowa

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

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    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

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