Manager, Procurement Finance – North America

Overview Position Title: Manager, Procurement Finance - North America Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL Requisition ID: 38094 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. What you’ll be doing The Manager, Procurement Finance plays a critical role within the North American Finance team as the Finance business partner to the VP Procurement. Accountable for cost variance reporting, analytics and forecasting, and partnering with Procurement to inform forward-looking decisions for the North America region. Responsible for the development and implementation of key performance indicators and reporting to identify opportunities to manage costs and implement best practices within Procurement. Accountable for financial oversight and management of the SCA (sustainable cost advantage) program for Procurement. Collaborates with the North American Finance team to provide financial insights, track savings within the P&L, and guide sourcing decisions across direct and indirect categories. This role requires a strong understanding of North America’s supply and commodity markets, enabling proactive insights that shape pricing and sourcing decisions. The successful candidate will navigate high-pressure situations, influence stakeholders, and challenge assumptions to optimize financial outcomes while supporting McCain’s environmental and social responsibility goals. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plan for North America Procurement categories (including direct materials such as Oil, Butter, Cheese and indirect materials such as Energy, MRO). Analyze spend trends, commodity price movements, and currency impacts to provide cost estimates/forecasts. Partner with category leads to quantify, validate, and deliver savings to the P&L. Strategic Business Partnering: Serve as the Finance lead to the NA Procurement function, influencing sourcing strategies through data-driven insights. Build financial models and scenarios to support negotiations, make-vs-buy, and total cost of ownership decisions. Process Improvement & Governance: Maintain strong financial governance over procurement-related spend, ensuring compliance with McCain’s policies and controls. Enhance transparency in global spend data through improved analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools. Collaborate with IT and Procurement to streamline systems and processes for better spend visibility and decision-making. Reporting & Insights: Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for senior leadership highlighting savings delivery, risks, and opportunities. Stay informed on global market dynamics and commodity pricing to anticipate financial impacts and guide planning. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA/CFA designation preferred). 7+ years of finance or FP&A experience, with experience in procurement finance, commodity analysis, or supply chain finance. Deep interest in finance, cost management, budgeting, reporting, and North America’s commodity markets. Proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings and financial insights in a procurement or supply chain context. Skills & Competencies Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including commodity cost tracking and forecasting. Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and analytics tools (Power BI). Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Solid understanding of global supply chain and commodity markets. About McCain McCain Foods is a global company focused on creating impact that matters. Our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We emphasize customer understanding, innovation, empowerment, and ownership. Compensation & Benefits Compensation range: $97,500.00 – $130,000.00 USD annually + bonus eligibility. The above reflects the target compensation range at the time of posting; actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and organizational needs. Benefits include health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), retirement savings, and leave support (medical, family, bereavement). Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, volunteering time, and mental health resources. Benefits vary by location and role, with details provided during the application process. McCain is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusion and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 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