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Position Title: Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 44136

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For us, for family In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way that reflects our values.

About the job

McCain’s corporate development and strategy agenda continues to grow, and we are looking for a Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy (CD&S;) to join our team. In this role, the Manager, CD&S;, will report into the VP, Corporate Development and Strategy and will play a key role in shaping our global strategy and evaluating corporate development opportunities.

Working closely with the CD&S; team, the Manager will work in a pooled model across strategic initiatives; including, but not limited to: executing global strategy initiatives, partnering with regions/ functions on strategic questions, evaluating new acquisition/growth opportunities, formulating business cases, synthesizing market trends and insights to inform our strategic direction, supporting key diligence work streams and working with our early stage businesses and strategic investments on an ad hoc basis.

Occasional travel may be required.

Key Accountabilities:

- In partnership with CD&S; leaders, develop strategic, analytical, and financial frameworks and conduct analyses to identify and deconstruct global business decisions.
- Support the evaluation of new acquisition/growth opportunities and the development of investment theses and business case formulation.
- Develop operational and financial models and prepare various analyses to aid decision making.
- Support throughout the M&A;/investment process, including project management, diligence, presentations and post-merger integration.
- In collaboration with regional and functional teams, support the development and evaluation of strategic plans for the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors.
- Perform industry research and develop views on sector, segment, and companies of strategic interest to McCain and the Senior Leadership Team.
- Prepare “executive ready” presentation materials and deliverables for review with the executive team and the Board.
- Liaise with internal business managers and external advisors and consultants – investment bankers, management consultants, lawyers and accountants.

About you:





- 2-3 years of relevant work experience (strong preference for experience in corporate development, investment banking, management consultancy, or strategy function).
- Relevant undergraduate degree
- Strong analytical skills, preferably with experience in building complex strategic, valuation and transactional models
- Detail oriented with ability to take ownership of key analyses and workstreams independently
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex issues and data into insights
- Comfort with ambiguity and a rapidly evolving business landscape
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and teams
- Creative and inquisitive problem-solver
- Positive, collaborative, and influential relationship builder

About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location,



so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package: $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that.

Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal prospect employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family: Finance

Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

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