Plant Controller, Sr 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.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 a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, you will serve as the primary financial partner for supply chain operations at the Denver and Downingtown plants. You will shape critical manufacturing, supply chain, and investment decisions through robust financial insights, forward-looking analysis, and disciplined execution. Your leadership will help drive performance, optimize costs, and ensure strong financial health while enabling sustainable growth and continuous improvement across both plants and the broader Supply Chain organization.WHAT YOU WILL DO…Direct and manage all plant finance activities, including product costing, variance analysis, enabler delivery, working capital improvements, and monthly projections.Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and financial performance reviews.Provide financial oversight for Denver and Downingtown plant, including planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and business partnership support tailored to the needs of a smaller operation.Partner with Denver and Downingtown plant leadership to align priorities, standardize financial processes, share best practices, and identify cross-site risks and opportunities.Support planning and decision-making by delivering site-level insights related to cost, capacity, service, capital investments, and operational tradeoffs.Analyze actual and forecasted financial results, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and partner with plant leadership to close performance gaps.Deliver actionable insights into monthly financial results, cost projections, and future business trends, including ROI analysis to support investment decisions.Maintain a strong system of internal controls and ensure general ledger accuracy in accordance with company standards and best practices.Ensure delivery of plant financial commitments, including Net Sales, EBIT, Enabler attainment, and Working Capital targets.Collaborate with leadership teams to develop and execute corrective action plans to address unfavorable variances.Evaluate labor efficiency, operational bottlenecks, and cost-reduction opportunities through detailed financial and operational analysis.Lead capital management activities, including project justification, investment analysis, and prioritization.Support lowest landed cost initiatives in partnership with Planning, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and Logistics Finance teams.Lead end-to-end enabler processes for regional spend, including:Detailed gap analysesBenchmarking and best-practice sharingSite-level execution strategies and probability assessmentsProvide financial leadership, coaching, and mentorship to plant salaried leaders while developing the Supply Chain Finance team.Directly manage and develop the Plant FP&A Manager.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…Plant Leadership Team and site-level functional leaders.Regional Vice President and Snacks Supply Chain Manufacturing leadership.Operations, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and broader Supply Chain teams.Finance Center of Excellence (COE) and cross-functional partners across the Supply Chain organization.WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain Finance, preferably within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.Strong financial planning and analysis experience, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business insights.Proven experience influencing business decisions and challenging assumptions to drive value creation and financial performance.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a track record of delivering results.Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to strong financial controls and process discipline.Experience leading, developing, and mentoring finance professionals.IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites or plant locations.MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant advanced degree or professional certification.Prior leadership experience within Supply Chain Finance, Manufacturing Finance, or Operations Finance.Experience with capital planning, investment analysis, and ROI-driven decision making.Knowledge of working capital management and cost optimization initiatives.Experience partnering closely with cross-functional Supply Chain teams, including Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Operations.Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools within a manufacturing environment.Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and standardizing financial processes across multiple sites.Compensation and Benefits:The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $140,300-$192,900Individual 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.SummaryLocation: USA - PA - DenverType: Full time