Hybrid Financial Analyst

at Grainger

• Job title: Financial Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: CA$67,401 - CA$92,677 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: SQL, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Thornhill, Canada

About the role

• Financial Analyst assisting in the analysis of financial results and forecasts for Grainger Canada. Involves ad hoc financial analyses and development of planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses of Grainger Canada’s financial results
• Work with the regions and various corporate support functions in the development of ad hoc financial analyses of customer, product, or service related issues and opportunities.
• Assist in the development and execution of the annual financial planning process, including preparation of various supporting financial analyses, reports and presentations
• Assist in the completion of quarterly financial forecasts and the development and reporting on of contingency plans designed to meet various corporate financial targets
• Assist in the analyses of various customer segmentation analyses, including further refinements to the existing Small, Medium, Large and National Account segmentation methodology and analysis
• Review and update the customer segment profitability analysis
• Assist in the development of Capital Appropriation Requests, including the development of financial forecasts and discounted cash flow analyses, as well as working with project sponsor/project manager in the development of the business case documentation, as appropriate

Requirements

• Completion of a university degree, preferably in Business Administration or Commerce
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a distribution environment
• Strong well-rounded business acumen; ability to understand the broader context of assignments and present a balanced approach when advising the business
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Knowledge of PowerBi or other Microsoft tools or Tableau, SQL, Snowflake, Teradata
• Demonstrated skills and initiative in process improvement
• Strong customer service focus; ability to effectively consult to functional and business units and enhance their level of knowledge
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Prior experience and ability to effectively present information via written and verbal presentation, to all levels of management, including the Executive
• Accounting designation would be an asset.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!