Senior Financial Analyst (Technology Finance)

W.W. Grainger • Lake Forest, IL

136d • $85,000 - $142,200

About The Position

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience, which may include forms of analysis beyond corporate financial analysis.
• Experience working with high volumes of data.
• Advanced Excel (can perform complex functions).

Responsibilities

• Make improvements by automating, refining, and implementing tools, and deliverables both within Finance and supporting departments.
• Develop complex modeling solutions and analysis to support strategic programs.
• Guide functional partners to ensure sound financial decisions. Oversee applicable financial metrics that impact Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow performance.
• Dive deep and understand the upstream and downstream effects of decisions.
• Use a controllership mindset in creating clear and transparent financial analysis on the health of the business; understand end-to-end process, standard work, and controls.
• Assess risks and opportunities and identify important operational and financial issues to be addressed. Provide recommendations and influence decisions, which include presentations to senior management.
• Review monthly results and provide insights to aligned partners.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree