Analyst, Financial

Work Location Type: Hybrid 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses of Grainger's financial results
• Work with the regions and various corporate support functions in the development of ad hoc financial analyses of customer, product, or service related issues and opportunities.
• Assist in the development and execution of the annual financial planning process, including preparation of various supporting financial analyses, reports and presentations
• Assist in the completion of quarterly financial forecasts and the development and reporting on of contingency plans designed to meet various corporate financial targets
• Assist in the analyses of various customer segmentation analyses, including further refinements to the existing Small, Medium, Large and National Account segmentation methodology and analysis
• Review and update the customer segment profitability analysis
• Assist in the development of Capital Appropriation Requests, including the development of financial forecasts and discounted cash flow analyses, as well as working with project sponsor/project manager in the development of the business case documentation, as appropriate

Preferred Education & Experience

• Completion of a university degree, preferably in Business Administration or Commerce
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a distribution environment
• Strong well-rounded business acumen; ability to understand the broader context of assignments and present a balanced approach when advising the business
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Knowledge of PowerBi or other Microsoft tools or Tableau, SQL, Snowflake, Teradata
• Demonstrated skills and initiative in process improvement
• Strong customer service focus; ability to effectively consult to functional and business units and enhance their level of knowledge
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Prior experience and ability to effectively present information via written and verbal presentation, to all levels of management, including the Executive
• Accounting designation would be an asset.

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Rewards and Benefits:
Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

DEI Statement

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role or to a director+ position.