Position Title: Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44136
About the role.McCain's Corporate Development & Strategy (CD&S) agenda continues to evolve, creating exciting opportunities to shape the future direction of the business. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy, the Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy will play a key role in supporting enterprise strategy development, evaluating growth and investment opportunities, and advancing critical strategic initiatives. This position works across a broad range of projects, including corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, investment evaluations, market intelligence, and business case development, partnering closely with regional and functional leaders across McCain's global organization.
What you'll be doing.- Partner with CD&S leadership to develop strategic, analytical, and financial frameworks that inform key business decisions.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to support enterprise strategy development and execution.
- Evaluate acquisition, investment, and growth opportunities through market assessments, business case development, and investment thesis formulation.
- Build and maintain operational, financial, valuation, and transaction models to support decision-making.
- Support all phases of M&A and investment activities, including diligence, project management, stakeholder coordination, presentations, and integration planning.
- Collaborate with regional and functional teams to develop and assess strategic plans for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Perform industry, market, competitor, and sector research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities relevant to McCain's strategic priorities.
- Prepare executive-ready materials, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and Board-level discussions.
- Engage with internal stakeholders and external advisors, including investment bankers, consultants, legal counsel, and accounting professionals.
- Support strategic investments and early-stage business initiatives on an as-needed basis.
What you'll need to be successful.- Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience building complex financial, valuation, strategic, or transaction models.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to independently manage workstreams and analyses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentation development.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt in a dynamic, evolving business environment.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
- Curious, creative, and proactive mindset with a passion for strategic problem-solving.
- Positive, collaborative approach to building relationships and influencing outcomes.
About the team.The Corporate Development & Strategy team is responsible for supporting McCain's long-term growth agenda through enterprise strategy development, market analysis, investment evaluation, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. Working in a highly collaborative pooled-resource model, the team partners with senior leaders, regional teams, and functional experts across the global organization to address critical business opportunities and challenges. The Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy will have exposure to executive leadership and play a meaningful role in shaping key strategic decisions.
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.
Job Family: Finance
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
