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 Hanover plant. 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 the plant and 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

• Analyze actual and forecasted results, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and partner with plant leadership to close performance gaps

• Deliver clear insights into monthly financial results, cost projections, and future trends, including ROI analysis to support decision-making

• Maintain a strong system of internal controls and ensure general ledger accuracy in accordance with CSC standards and best practices

• Ensure delivery of the plant’s financial commitments, including Net Sales, EBIT, Enabler attainment, and Working Capital targets

• Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and execute corrective action plans for unfavorable variances

• Evaluate labor efficiency, bottlenecks, and cost-reduction initiatives through detailed financial and operational analysis

• Lead capital management efforts, including project justification, investment analysis, and prioritization

• Support lowest landed cost initiatives in partnership with planning, operations, procurement, logistics, and logistics finance

• Lead end-to-end enabler processes for regional spend, including:

  • Detailed gap analyses

  • Benchmarking and best-practice sharing

  • Site-level execution strategies and probability assessments

• Provide financial leadership and mentorship to plant salaried leaders and develop the supply chain finance team

• Directly manage and develop the Assistant Controller

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 COE and cross-functional partners across the supply chain matrix

• Direct leadership and mentoring of the Assistant Controller

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

• 5–10 years of progressive professional experience, preferably within the CPG industry

• Strong financial planning and analysis background, including forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling

• Excellent business partnering skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights

• Proven ability to influence outcomes and confidently challenge assumptions to drive value and returns

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a track record of driving financial performance and ROI

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with tight timelines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels, from shop floor to senior leadership

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint

• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong process discipline

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Prior experience in supply chain or manufacturing finance leadership roles

• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams

• Knowledge of SAP and EPM systems

• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement or cost optimization initiatives

• Ability to balance multiple stakeholder agendas and drive decisions through influence rather than authority

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

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.