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…
HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…
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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO…
Core Responsibilities
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.
Scope of Responsibility
Operates independently with minimal supervision; responsible for determining how to accomplish assigned work.
May act in a lead role with limited supervisory responsibilities.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…
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.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)
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 manufacturing process flows and facility capabilities
SAP experience preferred
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)
CPA or CMA certification
Strong proficiency in Excel
Experience leading or mentoring team members
Prior experience supporting manufacturing or plant finance environments
Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands
Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs
Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands; occasionally required to stand and walk
Requires close vision capabilities
Work Environment
Office environment is quiet
Plant environment is loud; hearing protection required
Travel
Up to 5% travel may be required
Compensation and Benefits:
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$84,600-$121,700Individual 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.