Manager, Government Funding & Incentives - Temporary 12 Months - Danone Canada

Danone; Boucherville; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

group insurance

group retirement plans

wellbeing account

flexible time off

true hybrid work environment

paid parental leave

other attractive options

Job summary

Danone Canada is seeking a Manager of Government Funding & Incentives to identify, coordinate, and optimize government funding opportunities. You will support grant applications, tax credits and incentives while ensuring program compliance and building internal capabilities.

The role collaborates with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Tax and Corporate Affairs to maximize external funding value. The position offers a true hybrid work environment, groups insurance and retirement plans, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with CPA asset considered
• Experience in government funding programs, grants, incentives or tax credits is essential
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation, development and submission of government funding applications with business stakeholders
• Track milestones, decisions, and follow-ups for funding submissions
• Act as internal coordinator for government funding audits and compliance assessments
• Develop reporting and dashboards to track funding pipeline, approvals and cash
• Partner with tax and controllership on funding treatments and financial planning integration

Skills

Government funding

Grants management

Incentives

Finance

Tax

Economic development

Consulting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy or a related field

CPA designation is an asset

Additional education or certification in tax, grants management, government relations, public policy or economic development is considered an asset

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cash, the Manager, Government Funding & Incentives plays a key role in identifying, coordinating, and optimizing government funding opportunities for Danone Canada. Working cross-functionally with teams across the organization, this individual supports grant, tax credit, and incentive applications while ensuring compliance with program requirements. The role also contributes to building internal capabilities and implementing processes that maximize the value of external funding opportunities for the business.

About The Job

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cash, the Manager, Government Funding & Incentives plays a key role in identifying, coordinating, and optimizing government funding opportunities for Danone Canada. Working cross-functionally with teams across the organization, this individual supports grant, tax credit, and incentive applications while ensuring compliance with program requirements. The role also contributes to building internal capabilities and implementing processes that maximize the value of external funding opportunities for the business.

Key Responsibilities Funding Application Management

• Manage and coordinate the preparation, development and submission of government funding applications in collaboration with business stakeholders and under the lead of subject matter experts.
• Coordinate contributors and project stakeholders to support complete, accurate and competitive submissions.
• Maintain centralized records of applications, approvals, supporting documentation and program correspondence.
• Track application milestones, decisions, conditions and required follow-up actions.

Audit, Reporting & Governance

• Act as the primary internal coordinator for government funding audits, reviews and compliance assessments.
• Maintain complete audit trails and support documentation to substantiate claims and funding utilization.
• Coordinate audit responses with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Tax and other stakeholders.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to track the funding pipeline, applications, approvals, claims, cash received and projected opportunities.

Tax, Accounting & Financial Planning Integration

• Partner with Corporate Tax and Controllership on the treatment and optimization of government funding and incentives.
• Provide timely information to support tax filings, accounting entries and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure funding assumptions are appropriately reflected in financial plans, investment evaluations and management reporting.

Corporate Affairs Collaboration

• Work closely with Corporate Affairs and Government Relations to support funding-related initiatives and government program engagement activities.
• Support information gathering and reporting related to government funding announcements and program developments.
• The role does not own government relations strategy, public policy development, advocacy activities or external government stakeholder relationship management.

Capability Building & Continuous Improvement

• Build and institutionalize internal expertise in government funding and incentives.
• Develop repeatable tools, templates, playbooks and knowledge-management processes.

Compensation, Benefits & Hiring Transparency

The annual base salary range for this position is $72 000 to $110 000 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions.

Danone Canada also offers a competitive short-term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options.

• group insurance
• group retirement plans
• wellbeing account
• flexible time off
• true hybrid work environment
• paid parental leave
• other attractive options

As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI-enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people.

This posting is for a newly created role.

About You Candidate Profile Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy or a related field.
• CPA designation is an asset
• Additional education or certification in tax, grants management, government relations, public policy or economic development is considered an asset.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in government funding, grants, incentives, finance, tax, economic development, consulting or a related field.
• Experience supporting, coordinating or managing government funding programs, grants, incentives or tax credit initiatives is an asset.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, funding claims and reporting.

About Us

Danone Canada is part of Danone, the largest certified B Corp in the world, proudly using our business as a force for good – creating value for people, communities, and the planet. Guided by our long-standing mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we embed this purpose into every aspect of our operations.

Our workforce spans the country, with two headquarters (Boucherville, QC, and Toronto, ON), a production facility in Boucherville, and various remote work sites across the provinces.

When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Oikos, Activia, Two Good, evian, Silk, International Delight, So Delicious Dairy Free and STōK Cold Brew Coffee.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including group insurance plans, retirement programs, well-being resources, parental leave, and development opportunities. Plus, a true hybrid work environment and flexible time off, empowering you to balance your personal and professional life.

At Danone, inclusion and diversity are at the heart of who we are. We celebrate unique perspectives and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer accommodations upon request to ensure equitable access for all candidates.

Join us and help shape a healthier, more sustainable world. One Planet. One Health. BY YOU.