About this role
Requisition ID: 43423 ?ABOUT THE ROLEThe Senior Analyst, Operations – External Affairs & Sustainability (EA&S) will play a central role in enabling the effective planning, coordination, and execution of McCain's Global External Affairs & Sustainability (EA&S) function. Reporting to the Vice President, Global External Affairs & Sustainability, this role is responsible for strengthening how the function operates – ensuring strategies, priorities, and commitments translate into clear plans, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes.Operating in a highly collaborative, hands-on capacity, the Senior Analyst, Operations (EA&S), will work across Government Affairs, External Communications and Sustainability teams to organize function-wide strategies, support leadership decision-making, and drive operational excellence. The role requires strong judgment, exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear performance narratives, executive materials, and actionable insights that support both functional and business objectives. ABOUT MCCAIN FOODSMcCain Foods' size, scale, and global reach allow us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people and communities around the world. As a family-owned company founded in 1957, McCain has grown to become one of the world's largest manufacturers of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks, with products enjoyed in more than 160 countries.We understand the power food has to bring people, families, and communities together, and we believe sustainable growth today creates lasting impact for generations to come. Working alongside 4,400 farming partners, 22,000 colleagues, and teams across 49 production facilities on six continents, we succeed by growing together with our customers, partners, and communities. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESStrategy, Planning & Performance ManagementBuild and embed planning and governance routines to develop, deliver, and track progress against 1-year and 3-year function plans.Lead and support function-wide target setting and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with EA&S strategies and business priorities.Develop monthly and quarterly performance updates and review materials, including routine reporting to the Global Leadership Team.Manage and prepare a quarterly global policy digest and issues update, coordinated with regional leads.Track and monitor key policy and reputational issues, working closely with agency partners to ensure consistency and alignment across markets.Partner with Finance to ensure EA&S investment is clearly aligned to function strategies and priorities, and tracked against outcomes.Support the annual budgeting process for the function, including forecasting and performance reporting, in partnership with Finance and regional leads. Special Projects & Executive SupportLead the development of internal and external presentations, executive materials, and priority initiatives for the Vice President and EA&S leadership team.Own the process for synthesizing cross-functional inputs into executive-ready reporting and updates.Lead or support special projects that require collaboration across EA&S departments, cross-functional teams, and external partners.Support the management of relationships with global partners, including coalitions and associations. Leadership Cadence, Meetings & EngagementDesign and manage the operating rhythm for the EA&S function – including strategy sessions, leadership meetings, town halls, and project management forums – that drives alignment and effective decision-making.Establish clear meeting cadences, agendas, preparation requirements, and follow-ups to ensure effective decision-making.Support