Sr Director, Finance – North American Crackers

The Campbell's Company; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 206,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

401(k) matching

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Campbell’s is seeking a Finance Senior Director for the North American Cracker Category. You will own end‑to‑end P&L for Goldfish and Lance, shape long‑term growth strategies, and act as trusted financial advisor to the SVP and leadership team.

You will lead strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews, partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance to drive profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Candidate has 12+ years in financial planning and analysis.
• 3–5+ years in operational or commercial finance supporting revenue functions.
• Strong planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A planning, forecasting, and target setting for the category.
• Own the category P&L and drive margin optimization.
• Develop multi-year financial roadmaps and performance dashboards.
• Provide insights to senior leaders and influence decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Forecasting

P&L management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Financial modeling

Excel

Job description

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 the Finance Senior Director supporting the North American Cracker Category, you will serve as the strategic financial leader for one of the company’s largest and most important portfolios, key brands in scope are Goldfish and Lance. You will own the category P&L end-to-end, driving financial performance through insightful decision support, margin optimization, strategic planning, and financial stewardship. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Senior Vice President and category leadership team, you will help shape long‑term growth strategies, evaluate major investments, and influence key business decisions that drive profitable growth.

What You Will Do…

Lead Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Design and execute strategic financial plans that support category growth and profitability objectives.
• Lead annual operating planning, strategic planning, forecasting, and target‑setting processes.
• Oversee financial forecasting, budget analysis, and ongoing performance evaluation.
• Own the consolidated financial dashboard for the category, ensuring accurate visibility into key metrics and performance drivers.
• Develop and maintain 3-year, annual, quarterly, and brand‑level financial and margin roadmaps.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights on trends, risks, opportunities, and key performance indicators.
• Lead variance analysis and partner with Sales and Supply Chain teams to develop mitigation plans against budget or forecast gaps.

Own End-to-End Category Financial Management

• Provide comprehensive P&L ownership, visibility, and risk management across the category.
• Identify and drive initiatives that improve gross margin performance and overall profitability.
• Lead margin roadmap development across brands and platforms.
• Serve as a key financial leader in commercial investment decisions, including marketing spend optimization and evaluation of trade and promotional investments.
• Assess profitability of incremental commercial opportunities and provide recommendations to maximize value creation.

Drive Strategic Business Initiatives

• Evaluate major business opportunities, investments, and strategic ventures for financial feasibility and return.
• Oversee category‑related capital allocation decisions and investment prioritization.
• Lead financial analysis and modeling for innovation initiatives, portfolio expansion opportunities, and brand strategy shifts.
• Develop business cases that support long‑term strategic growth decisions.

Lead Reporting, Forecasting & Business Reviews

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, forecasts, and business performance updates.
• Prepare insightful analyses and recommendations for senior leadership review.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of financial results, outlooks, risks, and opportunities.

Partner Across the Organization

• Proactively engage with category leadership to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as a key leader in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, providing guidance and recommendations to support monthly projections and decision‑making.
• Partner closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance stakeholders to drive alignment across business objectives.
• Collaborate with broader Finance teams to ensure consistency and execution of enterprise financial strategies.
• Lead and influence cross‑functional teams by providing financial expertise and business perspective.

Who You Will Work With…

• Senior Vice President, North American Cracker Category
• Category Leadership Team
• Sales Finance
• Supply Chain Finance
• Marketing and Brand Teams
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Teams
• Corporate Finance Leadership
• Cross‑functional business partners across Commercial, Operations, and Strategy functions

What You Bring To The Table… (must Have)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience.
• 3-5+ years of operational, commercial, or business finance experience supporting revenue‑generating functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning, annual operating planning, forecasting, and financial analysis processes.
• Strong end‑to‑end P&L management experience.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and supporting strategic decision‑making.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to executive audiences.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence within a highly matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated track record of driving business performance and delivering measurable results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead through collaboration and influence.

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

• MBA and/or CPA designation.
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience.
• Brand Finance experience supporting marketing and commercial teams.
• Experience managing financial planning and strategy for large‑scale product portfolios.
• Leadership experience managing teams and/or leading complex cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience evaluating capital investments and strategic growth opportunities.
• Advanced experience supporting Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Proven success navigating complex, highly matrixed organizations.

Compensation And Benefits

The target base salary range for this full‑time, salaried position is between $205,900-$283,100. 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.