Associate Manager – Campbell’s Food Service (CFS) Finance

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE… As an Associate Manager – Campbell’s Food Service (CFS) Finance , you will play a critical role in managing and analyzing trade, consumer, and marketing spend for the CFS business (US and Canada) and support the Snacks Foodservice business unit. Your insights will drive profitable growth through P&L support, new product launches, customer opportunities, and contract extensions. You’ll be a trusted business partner across multiple functions, influencing decisions and shaping financial strategies. WHAT YOU WILL DO… Perform monthly accruals and projections for trade, consumer, and marketing spend. Conduct monthly variance analyses and risk/opportunity reporting to deliver actionable insights. Provide detailed analysis for quarterly balance sheet reviews with the Corporate Controller. Lead monthly trade spend and consumer promotions meetings with Division Finance and the CFS General Manager. Lead monthly marketing spend meetings with the Marketing Coordinator. Manage P&L line items for trade, consumer, and marketing spend exceeding $135M annually. Assist in developing the Annual Operating Plan at both brand and customer levels. Act as a business-facing partner to understand strategy and provide financial insights. Support CFS Finance Leadership with sales forecasts and annual operating plans for Snacks business unit. Analyze fluctuations between plan/forecast and actual trends; identify risks and opportunities. Develop P&Ls for new product launches and customer investments to ensure profitable growth. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH… You will collaborate closely with: Division Finance Sales Marketing SPS (Sales Planning & Strategy) Deductions Management External Customers Corporate Controller WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE) Bachelor’s degree required (Finance or Accounting preferred). 4–6 years of relevant experience (CPG preferred). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Solid understanding of financial accounting, balance sheet, P&L, and budgeting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems. Ability to partner effectively in a matrixed organization. Strong decision-making, organizational, and leadership skills. Detail-oriented, process-disciplined, and fiscally responsible. IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE) Advanced degree (MBA) or relevant certifications (CPA, CFA). Experience with SAP, EPM, MicroStrategy, Trade Pro, Blackline, and MMM. Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across functions. Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and drive process improvements. Highly motivated and team-oriented mindset. Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $87,800-$120,700 Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.