Associate Manager, Logistics Finance

Campbell's • Camden, NJ

5d

About The Position

The Associate Finance Manager plays a critical role in delivering insightful financial analysis, developing accurate budgets and forecasts, and supporting strategic decision‑making for the Snacks Division’s Transportation function. You will monitor financial performance, identify key trends, and partner closely with business stakeholders to optimize transportation costs and operational efficiency. This role requires a proactive, analytical thinker with strong financial acumen and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
• Strong ability to work independently and determine optimal approaches to achieve objectives.
• Experience overseeing and analyzing operating expenses of significant scale (approx. $300M).
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and identify key trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong financial acumen across budgeting, forecasting, planning, and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving capabilities, including defining issues, gathering data, establishing facts, and developing solutions.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and internet applications.
• Project management skills with the ability to create plans, coordinate efforts, and deliver results within budgets and timelines.
• Ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using advanced financial planning systems or enterprise planning tools.
• Background supporting Transportation, Supply Chain, or Logistics functions.
• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations.
• Experience with financial planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Performance Analysis & Reporting Conduct detailed comparative analyses of actual transportation expenses versus budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Prepare and deliver recurring and ad‑hoc performance reports that highlight key variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Lead development of the annual transportation budget and periodic forecasts for the Snacks Division.
• Build and maintain user‑friendly budget and forecast templates for cost center managers.
• Partner with Transportation and cross-functional leaders to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and ensure accuracy and realism in financial plans.
• Consolidate submissions, analyze key drivers, and identify risks or issues.
• Business Partnering & Communication Build strong working relationships across Transportation, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
• Serve as a primary contact for all transportation‑related financial inquiries.
• Communicate financial results, insights, and recommendations clearly to various audiences.
• Financial Planning & Support Participate in developing budgets, volume planning, and operational expense planning for Transportation.
• Provide financial support for strategic initiatives and key business decisions.
• Own and manage approximately $300 million in operating expenses.
• Financial Systems Management & Training Develop expertise in financial planning systems used for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Create training materials and lead training sessions for cost center managers.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and system guidance to users.
• Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Recommend and implement enhancements that strengthen data quality, reporting capabilities, and financial controls.
• Other Responsibilities Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level