Strategic Growth Manager – M&A & Corporate Development

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

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