Associate Manager – Campbell’s Food Service (CFS) Finance

Campbell's•Camden, NJ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1869, Campbell’s has connected people through food they love and is proud to be stewards of amazing brands. This role plays a critical part in managing and analyzing trade, consumer, and marketing spend for the CFS business (US and Canada) and supports the Snacks Foodservice business unit. The insights generated will drive profitable growth through P&L support, new product launches, customer opportunities, and contract extensions. The Associate Manager will act as a trusted business partner across multiple functions, influencing decisions and shaping financial strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Finance or Accounting preferred).
4–6 years of relevant experience (CPG preferred).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Solid understanding of financial accounting, balance sheet, P&L, and budgeting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.
Ability to partner effectively in a matrixed organization.
Strong decision-making, organizational, and leadership skills.
Detail-oriented, process-disciplined, and fiscally responsible.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA) or relevant certifications (CPA, CFA).
Experience with SAP, EPM, MicroStrategy, Trade Pro, Blackline, and MMM.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and drive process improvements.
Highly motivated and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly accruals and projections for trade, consumer, and marketing spend.
Conduct monthly variance analyses and risk/opportunity reporting to deliver actionable insights.
Provide detailed analysis for quarterly balance sheet reviews with the Corporate Controller.
Lead monthly trade spend and consumer promotions meetings with Division Finance and the CFS General Manager.
Lead monthly marketing spend meetings with the Marketing Coordinator.
Manage P&L line items for trade, consumer, and marketing spend exceeding $135M annually.
Assist in developing the Annual Operating Plan at both brand and customer levels.
Act as a business-facing partner to understand strategy and provide financial insights.
Support CFS Finance Leadership with sales forecasts and annual operating plans for Snacks business unit.
Analyze fluctuations between plan/forecast and actual trends; identify risks and opportunities.
Develop P&Ls for new product launches and customer investments to ensure profitable growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
AD&D insurance
Life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners)
Matching 401(k) plan
Unlimited sick time
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Free access to the fitness center (if in WHQ)
Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons)
Company store
Campbell’s Cares program (matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.