Associate Manager-Sales Operations 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 WILL YOU MAKE HISTORY HERE... Imagine working for a company that knows its people are the key to success in the marketplace. A company where achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, welcomes challenges, and values the opportunity to make a difference. The Associate Manager, Sales Operations Finance is a key member of the Snacks Sales Operations Finance team responsible for supporting the Direct Store Delivery (“DSD”) Networks with financial analysis, operational reporting, Independent Distributor Partner (“IDP”) stale chargeback administration, and continuous process improvement(s). This position serves as the subject matter expert for stale management for all of Campbell’s Snacks DSD Networks. The Associate Manager will also support reporting modernization by developing and enhancing Power BI reporting, translating business requirements for IT technical partners, validating data and calculations, and helping move existing finance processes toward more standardized and scalable solutions. WHAT YOU WILL DO... · Lead the recurring IDP stale chargeback processes, including preparation, analysis, data validation, and communication of over-limit stale chargebacks. · Prepare leadership summaries, distributor-level analyses, and UPC-level supporting detail to explain chargeback drivers and facilitate informed decisions. · Support the development of quarterly stale objective rates and allowable performance thresholds used in the stale charge back process for IDPs. · Lead the cross-functional collaboration to develop and communicate the quarterly stale product exception items. · Load and maintain IDP stale objective rates, stale product exceptions and other related data critical to the stale process in the systems of record. · Respond to business questions involving IDP stale chargebacks, objective rates, product exceptions, and related financial transactions. · Maintain process documentation, calculation methodologies, policies, controls, and standard operating procedures. · Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analyses that translate complex operational data into clear business insights. · Communicate reporting results, financial implications, risks, and recommended actions to business partners. · Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and recurring operational finance reports. · Support special projects and ad hoc transactions involving DSD Sales Operations and route-finance activities. Job Complexity and Scope · This position requires an understanding of DSD operations, stale management, financial controls, and the relationship between IDP inventory activity and route-level financial results. · The role works with detailed operator, route, item, sales, and stale information and must manage recurring deliverables with a high degree of accuracy. · The position must be able to investigate and reconcile reporting discrepancies, understand calculation methodologies, and communicate findings to both financial and operational stakeholders. · The role requires coordination across multiple functions and the ability to balance recurring process responsibilities with reporting enhancements and special projects. · The individual must be comfortable working with large datasets, evolving business requirements, and a mix of established and developing reporting solutions. WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH... · This role will partner with stakeholders across Sales Operations, DSD Field Sales, Route Account Management, Category Go-to-Market Teams, Information Technology, and other cross-functional teams supporting the DSD business. · The position will regularly communicate financial results, IDP chargeback information, reporting requirements, process changes, and business insights to other finance and Sales Operations stakeholders. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE...(Must have) · Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. · 4+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or related roles. · Demonstrated ownership of budgeting and forecasting cycles, monthly close support, and variance analysis. · Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, including driver-based forecasts, scenario analysis, and sensitivities. · Strong FP&A fundamentals, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and performance management, with working knowledge of accounting concepts. · Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively. · Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to frame ambiguous issues and develop practical recommendations. · Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without authority. · Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion. IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE…(Nice to have) · Experience with Power BI, including dashboard development, data visualization, calculated measures, and report validation. · Knowledge of Direct Store Delivery, route-to-market, consumer packaged goods, sales-operations, or supply-chain environment. · Experience with SAP, EPM, MicroStrategy, Envision, SharePoint, or similar enterprise reporting and financial systems. · Experience standardizing, documenting, or automating recurring finance processes. · Understanding of financial controls, account reconciliation, and operational performance reporting. Work Environment · Camden, New Jersey-based position. · Full-time, regular employment. 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.