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. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, 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. We’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Senior Financial Analysts (SFAs) help support Grainger's strategy by supporting programs that add value and create bottom line growth. They provide high-quality insights that tell the story behind the financials and business operations. SFAs bring a unique and diverse perspective to the table. We are open to a hybrid work schedule of both in office and work from home.

MAIN DUTIES & 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.

• 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.

• Prepare annual budget, quarterly and long-range forecasts.

• Review monthly results and provide insights to aligned partners.
   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

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

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.