Manager, Financial Analysis (Corporate FP&A)

at W.W. Grainger, Inc. in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

About Grainger
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.
Position Details
The Finance team is crucial to running our business. As a Finance leader, you will build partnerships and share insights to increase profitable growth and provide value to our customers. You will lead a diverse and collaborative team and contribute to a culture of respect and inclusion. You will enjoy solving complex business problems to help Grainger's customers keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger has modern facilities in Chicago's northern suburbs and downtown that complement team members' active lifestyles and flexible work schedules. You will report to the Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis.
You Will
Manage a team of Senior Financial Analysts and Analysts in the rotational development program.
Recruit and develop a team with a unified goal of creating value for our customers.
Share insights that lead to solutions to increase growth.
Bring your best ideas and experience to help Grainger beat the competition.
Use digital solutions to improve efficiency and faster insights.
Drive continuous improvement by automating, refining, and implementing processes, tools, and deliverables.
Develop modeling solutions, financial analysis and reporting to support strategic plans.
Guide business partners to ensure sound financial decisions. Identify financial and operational metrics that impact financial and operational results.
Dive deep and demonstrate end to end thinking by understanding the upstream and downstream processes and effects of business decisions.
Create clear and transparent financial analysis on the health of the business; understand end-to-end process, risk, and controls.
Assess risks and opportunities and identify key operational and financial actions to drive improvement.
Provide recommendations and influence business decisions, which include presentations to senior management.
Prepare annual financial plan, quarterly and long-range forecasts.
Interface and story-tell with Senior Management.
You Have
Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, STEM or related field.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Previous management experience is a plus.
A knack for being a "talent magnet," including ability to coach and mentor others.
Financial acumen and financial skills, including quantitative analysis.
Experience collaborating with multiple business functions.

Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year.
Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period.
Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement.
A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs.
DEI Statement
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible 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, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.#LI-Jmoe1

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.