Senior Financial Analyst

Work Location Type

Hybrid

About Grainger

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

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $85,300.00 to $142,200.00.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members’ individual needs, including:

• 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 well‑being.
• 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.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please see the benefits portal on our intranet.

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

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. The role is hybrid, spending 50% of time in the Lake Forest, IL headquarters 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.

You Will

• Make improvements by automating, refining, and implementing tools and deliverables within Finance and supporting departments.
• Develop complex modeling solutions and analysis to support strategic programs.
• Guide functional partners to ensure sound financial decisions.
• Oversee financial metrics that impact Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow performance.
• Dive deep to 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 processes, standard work, and controls.
• Assess risks and opportunities, identify important operational and financial issues, and provide recommendations and influence decisions, including presentations to senior management.
• Review monthly results and provide insights to aligned partners.

You Have

• 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 skills (complex functions).

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.