Senior Financial Analyst (Corporate FP&A)

W.W. Grainger - Lake Forest, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Lake Forest, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst (Corporate FP&A) at Grainger plays a crucial role in driving the company's strategy by providing high-quality financial insights and analysis. This position supports programs that add value and contribute to bottom line growth, working closely with functional partners to ensure sound financial decisions. The role involves a hybrid work schedule, with 50% of the time spent in the office at the Lake Forest, IL headquarters.

Responsibilities

• 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 and oversee applicable financial metrics impacting Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow performance.
• Dive deep to understand the upstream and downstream effects of decisions.
• Use a controllership mindset to create clear and transparent financial analysis on the health of the business.
• Assess risks and opportunities, identify important operational and financial issues, and provide recommendations to influence decisions, including presentations to senior management.
• Prepare annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range forecasts.
• Review monthly results and provide insights to aligned partners.

Requirements

• 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, capable of performing complex functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period with no personal contribution required.
• Employee discounts.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan refinancing.
• Free access to financial counseling.