Financial Analyst, Financial Development Program (FDP) – Financial Development

Job Description

Finance Development Program (January 2027 Start) | Grainger

The Tone:
This is an early career program at Grainger, located in a hybrid work environment with some time in downtown Chicago and/or Lake Forest, IL. Grainger is a leading broad line distributor, serving over 4.5 million customers globally with products and solutions, proudly “Keeping the World Working”. This three-year rotational program is crucial for developing recent graduates into successful finance professionals by building essential financial, analytical, digital, and end-to-end thinking skills. Participants will gain broad exposure across various corporate finance functions, directly contributing to the company’s continued success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Lake Forest, IL and/or downtown Chicago
• Pay: $75,000 yearly, eligible for 5% Management Incentive Program (MIP) based on performance
• Team: Reports to a Finance/Accounting leader with support from a Senior professional, peer mentor, and Leadership mentor.
• Mission: To develop recent college graduates and early-in-career professionals into successful finance professionals through a three-year rotational program across various corporate finance functions.
• Tech Stack: PowerBI, SQL coding, R, Python, SAP ERP, financial planning software, AI technology and tools, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engage: Participate in a comprehensive onboarding program, development sessions, structured technical trainings, executive leader meet and greets, and various networking opportunities.
• Develop Skills: Learn, develop, and utilize technical skills with visualization tools such as PowerBI, SQL coding, R, or Python, and leverage AI technology for continuous improvement and productivity.
• Gain Exposure: Acquire hands-on experience and learning across various areas of Grainger’s finance organization, including Finance Operations, Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Influence Decisions: Gain direct experience influencing decisions in multiple divisions of Grainger.
• Utilize Systems: Gain experience working with SAP ERP and financial planning software.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business or STEM-related discipline.
• Experience: Expected graduation by January 2027, but no sooner than 2 years prior 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.
• Skills: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, analytical and critical thinking skills including the ability to summarize data and evaluate processes, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Bonus: Working knowledge and/or experience with AI tools and automation, experience with Excel and various data structures, and a continuous improvement-mindset through processes and technology.