Plant Finance Leader: FP&A & Cost Optimization

Campbell Soup Company; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off & holidays

On-site fitness center (if WHQ)

On-site day care (Bright Horizons)

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company is seeking a Finance leader to serve as the primary FP&A partner for supply chain operations at the Denver and Downingtown plants. You will shape manufacturing, supply chain, and investment decisions through financial insights and disciplined execution.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reviews, providing site-level insights and mentoring the Plant FP&A Manager to drive cost optimization and strong financial health across both sites.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

FP&A leadership

forecasting

budgeting

variance analysis

financial modeling

communication

influencing decisions

problem solving

multitasking

people mentorship

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Campbell Soup Company is seeking a Finance leader to serve as the primary FP&A partner for supply chain operations at the Denver and Downingtown plants. You will shape manufacturing, supply chain, and investment decisions through financial insights and disciplined execution.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reviews, providing site-level insights and mentoring the Plant FP&A Manager to drive cost optimization and strong financial health across both sites.