Senior Financial Analyst
About The Position
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com. Reporting to a Finance Leader, the Senior Financial Analyst helps drive Grainger's strategy by supporting programs that add value and create bottom line growth. Senior Financial Analysts bring unique and diverse perspectives to the table providing high-quality insights that tell the story behind the financials and business operations. Senior Financial Analysts work a hybrid schedule requiring 50% of time in office at the Lake Forest, IL headquarters and/or Chicago, IL Merchandise Mart office. This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
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
- 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)
- 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
- Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs
- Nursing benefits
- Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
- Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
