Associate Director, Finance - Meals & Sauces

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 Meals & Sauces Category CFO, you will serve as the senior financial leader for one of Campbell’s most iconic and strategically important categories. You’ll drive performance, accountability, and disciplined execution across a $1.0B business. Your leadership will:

• Shape the direction of the category

• Embed a performance-first culture

• Ensure strong financial stewardship that accelerates growth and margin improvement

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Meals & Sauces leadership team, guiding category strategy, brand investment, and portfolio decisions

• Lead financial planning and analysis processes (IBP), aligning with enterprise objectives and long-term growth targets

• Deliver proactive recommendations to improve net revenue growth, profit margin, innovation success, and market share

• Drive performance management by owning results, challenging assumptions, and ensuring accountability

• Partner cross-functionally to optimize pricing, mix, trade spend, and supply chain efficiency

• Lead monthly performance reviews and ensure visibility to risks, opportunities, and corrective actions

• Oversee financial governance, controls, and reporting for the category

• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial results in compliance with corporate policies and external standards

• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, working capital management, and cost discipline

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and action

• Champion Campbell’s values and leadership principles while empowering teams to deliver results with speed and integrity

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

• Meals & Sauces Category Lead

• Cross-functional leadership teams across brand, supply chain, and commercial functions

• Finance team members and enterprise FP&A

• Senior leaders across Campbell’s organization

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience in a complex, matrixed organization

• Strong business acumen with deep understanding of P&L management and commercial drivers

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and lead through change

• Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams

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

• MBA or CPA

• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry

• Expertise in operational levers and financial forecasting

• Track record of driving innovation and efficiency in financial processes

Compensation and Benefits:

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

$144,600-$207,900

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 o