Sr Financial Analyst - Make vs. Buy

Job Description 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 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…

The Senior Financial Analyst – Make vs Buy supports the Co-Manufacturing team in the management of spending for the Meals and Beverage Meals & Beverage division. The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide accurate and timely financial analyses regarding Make vs Buy costs, provide insight on month end variance analysis, including drivers of inflation vs. projection, AOP and PY, continuous cost improvement projects, and process and reporting improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include review, analysis, and collaboration with cross functional team members on month end performance analysis, projections as well as annual operating plans.

This role requires that the person provides financial support for a wide range of strategic Make vs Buy initiatives, monthly performance results, monitoring, and reporting directives around Co-Manufacturing requirements.

This person will develop, organize, and implement assigned Supply Chain Finance activities designed to support business strategies and as a Subject Matter Expert in support of supply chain and corporate functional teams.

Who you will work with…

The successful candidate must be able to work effectively within the supply chain matrix and across multiple geographies or divisions. The candidate will be expected to partner with operations, finance, and plant/brand/sales management.

What you will do…

Business Management and Reporting:

• Support monthly Make vs Buy review with Make vs Buy operations and Finance to share out month end results, identify and triage cost drivers
• Develop analyses to support the justification of Meals and Beverage Meals & Beverage Make vs Buy projects as well as ad hoc analyses supporting day to day operations
• Develop monthly financial projections and annual operating plans, including R & O management, partnering with Make vs Buy operational partners.
• Work with BI and reporting teams to optimize Make vs Buy reporting (source and structure) by integrating Make vs Buy data into BI reporting for future state global reporting capabilities
• Monthly Make vs Buy report compilation/ analysis of drivers and distribution to different Stakeholders

Planning and Analysis:
• Monthly cost projection for Make vs Buy spends, provide insight into variances vs projection, AOP, and PY
• Ensure accurate monthly financial rollup by reviewing relevant accounting journal entries done by accounting
• Monthly report out of performance to SC and Finance leadership
• Support discussion on Make vs Buy results with the Make vs Buy team
• Support Make vs Buy enabler process for Make vs Buy including:
• Pipeline ideation partnering with operational counterparts to deliver AOP targets
• Development of savings (methodology, approach for tracking/actualizing results)
• Lead monthly "working session" with ops team to manage performance YTD/YTG and mitigate risk, report out to leadership
• Provide analytical insight regarding monthly financial results linking operation metrics results to COPS

What you will bring to the table… (Must Have)

• Must perform a variety of financial functions including, but not limited to, corporate finance, planning, budgeting and detailed financial analysis
• Strong business acumen and ability to share business knowledge with non-financial individuals
• Ability to manage multiple priorities. The timeline to action may be tight and require significant cross-functional coordination
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple business functions
• Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities and demonstrate intellectual curiosity
• Ensure financial processes are adhered to according to CSC standards and best practices

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Minimum 2-4 years of professional experience, preferably in the CPG industry
• Understanding and experience with budgeting and forecasting processes

• G/L or cost accounting experience: journal entries and account reconciliation
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities including prior financial modeling
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Power Point, and Teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
• Ability to work as part of a team and interface with others across all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of SAP and EPM a plus

• Skills Required: Action Oriented, Business Acumen, Functional Technical Skills, Communication, Integrity and Trust, Problem Solving, Process Management and ability to work in a team environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

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

$65,500-$94,200

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.