Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy

McCain Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement savings benefits

Leave support

Vacation and holidays

Company-supported volunteering time

Mental health resources

Job summary

McCain Foods in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy to help shape the company’s long-term growth and investment agenda. You will partner with senior leadership to build analytical and financial models, assess acquisition opportunities, and drive strategic initiatives across the global organization.

The role demands 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong financial modeling skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations for

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, or 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentation development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CD&S leadership to develop strategic, analytical, and financial frameworks informing key 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 priorities.
• Prepare executive-ready materials, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and Board discussions.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external advisors, including investment bankers, consultants, legal counsel, and accounting professionals.
• Support strategic investments and early-stage initiatives as needed.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic analysis

M&A experience

Investment evaluation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Title: Manager Corporate Development & Strategy

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44136

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.

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.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide 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.

Compensation Package: $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility

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
• Leave support including medical, family and bereavement
• Vacation and holidays
• Company-supported volunteering time
• Mental health resources

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 opportunity 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.

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Job Family: Finance

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

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)