Finance Development Program (January 2027 Start)

Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching and retirement

Paid time off and holidays

RSU grant upon graduation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Grainger is seeking candidates for its Financial Development Program (FDP) in a flexible work environment, combining some remote work with on-site in downtown Chicago and/or Lake Forest, IL. The three-year rotational program provides graduates and early-career professionals with the chance to develop finance and analytics skills across multiple disciplines.

You will rotate through Finance Operations, Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury, FP&A and related areas, with onboarding, mentorship, and

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
• Expected graduation by January 2027, but no sooner than two years prior.
• Currently enrolled or recently completed in business or STEM with 1–2 years of related work experience.
• No visa sponsorships required now or in the future.
• Strong interest in finance and data analytics is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Grainger's Financial Development Program (FDP), a three-year rotational program across Finance Operations, Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A.
• Engage in comprehensive onboarding, development sessions, structured trainings, and mentorship.
• Develop and apply technical skills with visualization and data tools such as Power BI, SQL, R or Python.
• Gain exposure to SAP ERP and other financial planning software while contributing to business decisions.

Job description

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 maintenances, 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.

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

Req Number: 332700

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 maintenances, 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.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation for this position is $75,000 per year and eligible for a 5% Management Incentive Program (MIP) based on performance.

Position Details

Grainger's Financial Development Program (FDP) is recruiting for full-time Financial Analyst positions in a flexible work environment, combining some remote work with work in our downtown Chicago and/or Lake Forest, IL locations. This three-year rotational program offers recent college graduates and early-in-career professionals a unique opportunity to develop the financial, analytical, digital, and end-to-end thinking skills required to be a successful finance professional. Participants gain broad exposure to different areas of corporate finance such as Finance Operations (supporting areas like Sales, Supply Chain, IT), Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis, Analytics, Data Science and Finance Shared Services through three 1-year rotations. You will report to a Finance/Accounting leader and have support from a Senior professional, peer mentor, and Leadership mentor.

You Will

As a participant in Grainger's Financial Development Program, you will be involved in Several Activities Including a Comprehensive Onboarding Program, Development Sessions, Structured Technical Trainings, Meet And Greets With Executive Leaders, Formal Mentorship, Additional Informal And Formal Networking Opportunities, Fun Social Events And More.

As a Team Member You Will Gain

• Differential exposure to senior leadership throughout Grainger, including finance
• Direct experience influencing decisions in multiple divisions of Grainger
• Learn, develop and utilize technical skills with visualization tools, such as PowerBI, SQL coding, R or Python
• Leverage AI technology and tools towards continuous improvement and productivity
• Gain experience working with SAP ERP and financial planning software
• Hands-on experience and learning across various areas of Grainger’s finance organization

Eligibility & Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Expected graduation by January 2027, but no sooner than 2 years prior
• Currently enrolled in a college or university and working towards a bachelor's or master's degree in a business or STEM-related discipline or have completed an undergraduate degree in the above areas with 1-2 years of related work experience
• No visa sponsorships required now or in the future

Highly Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge and/or experience with AI tools and automation
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, including an ability to summarize data into information, reach logical conclusions, evaluate, and improve processes
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with comfortability to collaborate with all levels
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and actively participate/lead projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment adapting agile methodology and principles
• Experience with Excel, various data structures and ability to create ad-hoc databases for financial modeling
• Continuous improvement-mindset through processes and technology

Rewards And Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
• 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, parental leave, and other benefits.
• FDP participants are awarded a $15,000 Restricted Stock Unit Grant upon graduation of the 3-year program that vests at 33% each year after graduation.

The rate of pay provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The rate reflects the expected base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position.

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.

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