Plant FP&A Associate Manager

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.

• 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.

In this role, you will strengthen the financial performance of the manufacturing facility by delivering clear, accurate, and actionable insights into plant costs. You will become a trusted partner to operations leadership-leveraging financial tools, standard costing expertise, and strong controls knowledge to drive cost transparency, influence decision-making, and identify opportunities for productivity and continuous improvement. You will help ensure the integrity of plant financials (costs, assets, and liabilities) while developing innovative strategies that enhance profitability and elevate operational excellence.

• Ensure accuracy of
  standard costs
  , including bills of materials, item costs, labor routings, labor rates, and overhead assignments.

• Report cost variances in a clear and actionable format for plant supervisors and managers; explain weekly and monthly production variances and participate in corrective action planning.

• Analyze and model the financial impact of
  product design changes
  , raw materials, overhead shifts, and process changes.

• Monitor manufacturing efficiency variances and determine corrective actions while ensuring proper classification of items and adherence to GAAP.

• Support cost estimation, tracking, and reporting for
  new product development
  and
  contract manufacturing partners
  .

• Assist in implementing and maintaining
  cost accounting methods and procedures
  .

• Lead or contribute to complex projects requiring originality, strong judgment, and financial expertise.

• May oversee project completion, review work accuracy, and evaluate outcomes; may train, guide, mentor, or support others as a technical resource and accounting subject matter expert.

• Support
  Enabler (cost savings) programs
  to drive YoY productivity improvements.

• Review plant accounting and financial control procedures; ensure appropriate internal controls to safeguard assets, maintain accurate general ledger accounts, and support SOX compliance.

• Support the
  Plant / Division Controller
  in all aspects of plant finance.

• Perform other duties as needed.

• Operates independently with minimal supervision; responsible for determining how to accomplish assigned work.

• May act in a lead role with limited supervisory responsibilities.

You will partner closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the plant and division, including:

• Plant operations leadership

• Supervisors and production managers

• Corporate and divisional finance partners

• Plant / Division Controller

• Cross-functional teams involved in product design, manufacturing, engineering, and planning

You will also serve as a finance resource for teams requiring guidance on cost accounting and internal controls.

• Bachelor's degree in
  Accounting, Finance or related fields

• 5+ years
  of direct finance or cost accounting experience

• Solid working knowledge of
  GAAP

• Strong understanding of
  standard cost accounting
  and manufacturing processes

• Proven success as a strategically oriented financial manager with experience in cost accounting, production planning, and operations analysis

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to seek and leverage resources

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Collaborative approach with ability to build effective relationships at all organizational levels

• Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

• High proficiency in
  Microsoft Office
  (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

• Ability to drive
  process improvements
  and prioritize independently

• Strong organizational and business process skills

• Ability to meet deadlines consistently

• Understanding of…