Manager, Supply Chain Finance - Capital & Network Optimization

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Job Summary

The Supply Chain Finance Manager owns the financials for Capital and Network Optimization projects and is a key business partner to the Engineering and Supply Chain team – includes the Operational Excellence (OPEX) team. Responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Engineering and Supply Chain team to execute and deliver the annual Capital, Cost Savings and Operational Excellence (OPEX) plan

• Collaborate with supply chain leadership to drive financial performance and align operational strategies with financial goals

• Manage the monthly close and forecast process in a timely and accurate fashion

• Develop, organize and implement assigned activities to support business strategies

• Significant interaction with the Executive Finance Leadership (xFLT) team, and other leaders across the enterprise

This role reports into the Sr. Manager Supply Chain Finance, and is based in Camden, NJ with a flexible / hybrid work schedule.

Essential Job Duties

The Supply Chain Finance Manager will be a key business partner to the Engineering and Supply Chain team by contributing to our Capital strategy while identifying network optimization opportunities (cost savings) across the supply chain network.

• Overall Accountabilities

  • Position requires an analytical mindset, collaborative skillset and excellent problem-solving capabilities – proactive attitude and intellectual curiosity is critical

  • Understanding of overall business processes, with a solid understanding of Supply Chain – ensure financial processes are adhered to according to Campbell standards and best practices

  • Maintain a strong rapport with various teams within the organization (i.e., Finance function, Supply Chain function, etc.) and be able to interact with all levels of management

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple business functions – have an influential business acumen mentality and capability to share business knowledge with non-financial individuals

  • Aptitude to manage multiple priorities within a tight timeline and have significant cross-functional coordination – provide actionable insights to business partners and leadership

  • Prepare Board-level materials including annual Capital plans, mid-year forecast updates and confidential network optimization projects

  • Ad Hoc/Special Projects as needed

• Capital Accountabilities

  • Manage $500M+ capital spend for the organization – lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and management of the accounting/reporting process

  • Oversee the monthly forecasting (i.e., capital and project expenses) by partnering with Engineering and Operational Excellence (OPEX) team

  • Analyze all Capital projects for accuracy and follow company approval guidelines – prepare supporting schedules to summarize and present projects to senior leadership as applicable

  • Support post-project audits as required by policy and coordinate audits that are required across the network

  • Review control procedures over accounting and financial activities – partner with the accounting team on internal controls that are in place to protect company assets, adequate system controls are maintained and general ledger accounts are correctly stated (includes being SOX complaint)

• Cost Savings / Network Optimization Accountabilities

  • Provide financial oversight to network optimization projects, directing analysis and recommendations on key initiatives to lower Total Delivered Cost (TDC)

  • Analyze and generate cost optimization recommendations across all aspects of Supply Chain – includes overseeing $100M+ of inventory losses and coordinating with workstream leads

  • Validate project savings (i.e., enablers, network optimization, inventory losses, etc.), both business case development (pre-project) and actuals vs forecast tracking (post-project) – accounting collaboration may be required (i.e., impairment testing, enterprise savings, etc.)

  • Strategic financial thought leadership on Supply Chain network projects – ambitions to find opportunities and utilize resources in addition to reporting

Scope of Responsibility

Reports to the Sr. Manager Supply Chain Finance. Somewhat independent; works under general instructions and expected to determine how to accomplish the work assignments. The individual acts as a business partner and consultant on all matters financial. Ensures application of established corporate financial policies. High degree of accuracy and integrity required with a strong attention to detail. 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Ability to develop and provide insights using data/analytics & financial reporting to both finance and non-finance professionals to:

  • Develop financial goals that are consistent with corporate objectives.

  • Drive better decision making.

  • Identify areas for cost improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to visualize large amounts of data and communicating insights to non-finance professionals.

• Remain up to date on new analytical technologies

• Ability to manage multiple priorities through cross functional collaboration

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple teams

• Ability to work successfully at a Fortune 500 company in a matrix environment

• Ensure financial processes are adhered to according to CSC standards and best practices

Education and Experience

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance, with a strong preference for a Data Analytics background. MBA and/or CPA preferred.

• Relevant Experience: 5+ years of professional experience, preferably with a Supply Chain Finance or CPG industry

• Strong ability to partner with all levels of the organization

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Tableau, Power BI, SAP and EPM

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Work Environment

Office environment; noise level is usually minimal.

Travel Required

Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ACR

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Compensation and Benefits:

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

$0-$0

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.