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If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!
The Division Finance Manager contributes to the financial results of a multi-billion-dollar, multinational company by serving as a trusted advisor to Division and Region leadership to improve financial performance and support long-term business goals. Under the direction of the Division Finance Director, the DFM provides financial analysis and guidance across key areas such as revenue and cost management, headcount planning and asset/fleet management. This role plays a key part in delivering financial training to Branch Managers and other Branch personnel while partnering with Region and District management to interpret financial data, identify performance opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to achieve desired results.
What you'll do:
Support operational excellence throughout the Region:
Partner with Regional, District, and Branch leaders to improve business results within the assigned area of specialization.
Promote financial best practices through field training, timely communication, and practical tools for managers.
Recommend controls, process improvements, and system enhancements to strengthen financial performance.
Partner with Region and District leadership to analyze staffing levels and headcount needs, providing financial insight to support effective resource planning and business performance.
Support implementation of strategic objectives:
Lead completion of monthly forecasting and annual planning processes at the Region level while reviewing District and Branch submissions and providing guidance to support accuracy, consistency, and alignment with strategic objectives.
Monitor and track progress against strategic objectives and initiative goals.
Prepare concise research, trend analysis, models, and recommendations for management review.
Provide strategic guidance in evaluating financial results:
Analyze and interpret financial results and key metrics, including rates, utilization, sales/margin and fleet mix.
Evaluate business value using financial statements, discounted cash flow models, accretion/dilution analysis, and related analytical tools.
Identify opportunities and barriers with operational management and recommend corrective actions to achieve desired results.
Support the field-level close process by partnering with Region, District and Branch leadership to review financial results, validate key activity, and identify required adjustments or follow-up actions to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance
CPA, MBA, CFA, CMA, CGA or CA is strongly preferred
Minimum of 5 – 10 years of consulting, accounting, or finance experience
Excellent PC skills (MS Office; advanced level in Excel)
Superior verbal/written communication and project management skills
Success in a consultative role, i.e., proven ability to influence without authority
Motivated and self-directed; ability to work independently
40% travel expected
Why join us?
We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discount Program
Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
Paid Sick Leave
An inclusive and welcoming culture
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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.
At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.
United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.
Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance; 5–10 years of consulting, accounting, or finance experience; advanced Excel skills; communication, project management, and consultative influence abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- analyzing results
- forecasting finances
- training managers
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Payactiv
Job Details
- Category: Finance and Accounting
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States or Canada
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About United Rentals
The world's largest equipment rental company, operating an integrated network across multiple regions. — Industry: Transportation and Logistics