Senior Financial Analyst

Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Financial counseling

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Grainger, a leading MRO distributor, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support finance programs and drive bottom-line growth. This hybrid role requires 50% in-office time at Lake Forest, IL headquarters or Chicago Merchandise Mart.

You will develop complex models, partner with functional teams, and present insights to senior leadership. A finance degree and 3+ years of experience are required, with strong data skills and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or related roles.
• Experience working with high volumes of data.
• Advanced Excel skills with complex functions.

Responsibilities

• Make improvements by automating, refining, and implementing tools and deliverables within Finance and supporting departments.
• Develop complex modeling solutions and analysis for strategic programs.
• Guide partners to ensure sound financial decisions; oversee P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow metrics.
• Dive deep to understand upstream and downstream effects of decisions.
• Use a controllership mindset to create clear financial analysis of the business health.
• Assess risks and opportunities; provide recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or equivalent

Job description

About Grainger

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, visitwww.grainger.com.

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Req Number 335092

About Grainger

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, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $87,200.00 – $145,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards And Benefits

• 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 wellbeing.
• 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 click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

Grainger Benefits

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.

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.

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. 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.

You Will

• 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.

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 (can perform complex functions).

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.