Senior Plant Controller
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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 Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 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 analyses Benchmarking and best-practice sharing Site-level execution strategies and probability assessments Provide 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 in