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Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy

McCain Foods


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 97500 - 130000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.
McCains 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 McCains global organization.
What youll 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 McCains 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 youll 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 McCains 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.
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 youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit 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:$97500.00 -$130000.00 . 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 were 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 persons 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 programsinclude 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 were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto 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 torace 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 McCains Global Privacy Policyand 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)


Required Experience:

Manager


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McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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