Requisition ID: 44136

Job Description

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.
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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: $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.