Job Description

Finance Internship (Summer 2027)

Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202

Company: Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type: Hybrid

About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

Compensation: This position is hourly, and the starting pay rate is $26.50/hour

Position Details: Grainger is recruiting for 2027 Summer Internships in Finance at our Lake Forest, IL location. The Finance Internship is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid, 10-week program designed to provide college students with practical experience in corporate finance. Internships are the primary feeder into Grainger's Financial Development Program for early in-career Financial Analysts. Internship positions may include the following areas: Finance Operations (supporting areas like Sales, Supply Chain, IT), Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis, Analytics, Data Science and Finance Shared Services.

You Will: Grainger's Finance Internship is designed to provide college students with opportunities to enhance their technical and transferable skills in corporate finance through real-world, business-critical project work. You will be involved in different activities including a comprehensive onboarding program, structured development sessions, meet and greets with executive leaders, peer mentorship, fun social events and more. You will report to a Finance/Accounting leader. As a team member you will gain:

• Experience seeing a business-critical project through from start to finish
• Common projects include improving service to customers, influencing pricing and discount strategy, automating internal processes, or improving cost structure
• Broad exposure to different areas of finance
• Technical skills with visualization tools, such as Power BI, SQL coding, enhancing existing R or Python skillsets, SAP ERP, financial planning software
• Leverage AI tools and digital workflows for continuous improvement initiatives

Highly Preferred Skills: Analytical skills, including an ability to summarize data into insights, reach logical conclusions, evaluate and improve processes Knowledge of database structures and ability to create ad-hoc databases for financial modeling Familiar with and comfortable learning and utilizing various digital and/or software Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment through agile methodology Working knowledge and experience with AI tools Knowledge of Excel

Eligibility & Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028 Currently enrolled in a college or university and working towards either: a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in a business or STEM-related discipline No visa sponsorships required now or in the future

Rewards and Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment. Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits. Safety shoes provided (where applicable).

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