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.

Completion of a university degree, preferably in Business Administration or Commerce
Up to 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.

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!

Financial Analyst

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