Leads global capital expenditure reporting, analysis, forecasting, governance, ROI tracking, and capital allocation. Partners with engineering, procurement, finance, and operations leaders to improve investment decisions and financial performance. Develops dashboards, KPIs, policies, approval workflows, and process automation using tools including Power BI, SAP S/4HANA, and AI-enabled solutions. Provides training and drives continuous improvement across the global manufacturing network.
Position Title: Sr. Financial Analyst, Global Manufacturing Operations
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 45081
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.
The Senior Financial Analyst, Global Finance Operations, is responsible for supporting Global Operations Finance (GOF) and serving as the finance lead for global budget and capital expenditure (CapEx) management. This role drives financial analysis, reporting, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance capital efficiency across McCain's global manufacturing network. The successful candidate will partner closely with Global Engineering, Procurement, Regional Finance teams, and senior leaders to provide insights that support strategic decision-making, optimize capital investments, and strengthen financial performance.
What you'll be doing.
What you'll need to be successful.
About the team.
The Global Operations Finance team supports McCain's manufacturing and operations network worldwide, helping ensure disciplined financial management, informed decision-making, and efficient capital allocation. This role works closely with Global Engineering, Procurement, Regional Finance teams, and Operations leadership, playing a key role in strengthening financial governance and optimizing investment outcomes across the organization.
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 : $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . 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, 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, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include 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 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.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and 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)
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 45081
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.
The Senior Financial Analyst, Global Finance Operations, is responsible for supporting Global Operations Finance (GOF) and serving as the finance lead for global budget and capital expenditure (CapEx) management. This role drives financial analysis, reporting, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance capital efficiency across McCain's global manufacturing network. The successful candidate will partner closely with Global Engineering, Procurement, Regional Finance teams, and senior leaders to provide insights that support strategic decision-making, optimize capital investments, and strengthen financial performance.
What you'll be doing.
- Lead monthly CapEx reporting and analysis against forecast across regions and business units, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Develop and execute capital expenditure efficiency strategies, including spend analytics, portfolio management, KPI development, ROI tracking, and capital allocation assessments.
- Partner with Global Engineering as a trusted finance business partner to support investment decisions and project performance.
- Support the development and enhancement of digital reporting, dashboards, scorecards, and business intelligence tools using platforms such as Power BI.
- Contribute to the implementation and optimization of Capital Project Management tools in partnership with Project Management and Global Engineering teams.
- Maintain and continuously improve capital expenditure policies, ensuring alignment with business needs, governance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Lead capability development and training on capital management processes, policies, and financial analysis.
- Manage and improve capital approval workflows across systems including WNS, Coupa, SAP S/4HANA, and related platforms.
- Drive capital efficiency initiatives through collaboration with Global Engineering and Procurement teams.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and enhance CapEx processes through digital solutions, AI-enabled tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
What you'll need to be successful.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning, accounting, manufacturing finance, or cost management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights.
- Experience partnering with leadership teams and delivering accurate, timely results in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools.
- Experience with Power BI and other business intelligence platforms.
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems is considered an asset.
- Curiosity and proficiency in leveraging AI-enabled tools such as Copilot and Claude to improve productivity and decision-making.
- Experience within CPG, food manufacturing, or a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- CPA designation and/or MBA is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Self-starter mindset with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
About the team.
The Global Operations Finance team supports McCain's manufacturing and operations network worldwide, helping ensure disciplined financial management, informed decision-making, and efficient capital allocation. This role works closely with Global Engineering, Procurement, Regional Finance teams, and Operations leadership, playing a key role in strengthening financial governance and optimizing investment outcomes across the organization.
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 : $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . 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, 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, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include 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 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.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and 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)
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