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.

Position Details 

 

Grainger's Financial Development Program 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 program offers recent college graduates and early-in-career professionals a unique opportunity to develop the financial, analytical and end-to-end thinking skills required to be a successful finance professional. Participants gain broad exposure to different areas of corporate finance (Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis, Finance Operations and Shared Services and Corporate Strategy) through a series of rotational experiences. You will report to a Finance/Accounting leader. 

 

You Will 

As a participant in Grainger's Financial Development Program, you will be involved in several activities including a comprehensive onboarding program, structured development sessions, Meet and Greets with executive leaders, formal mentorship, 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 

Technical skills with visualization tools, such as Tableau or PowerBI, SQL coding, R or Python experience, SAP ERP, financial planning software (SAP BPC) 

Hands-on experience and learning across various areas of Grainger’s finance and corporate strategy organization 

 

You Have 

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 

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 

Analytical skills, including an ability to summarize data into information, reach logical conclusions, evaluate, and improve processes 

Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload 

Expected graduation before June 2025 

Knowledge of Excel formulas 

No visa sponsorships required now or in the future 

 

Rewards and Benefits  

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health, and wellbeing. Our benefits programs provide choices to meet our team members' individual needs including: 

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans 

Paid time off (PTO) and 6 paid company holidays per year 

Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period 

Employee discounts, student loan refinancing, 3:1 match on charitable donations and tuition reimbursement 

A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical, and social wellbeing programs 

 

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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.