Division Finance Manager (Pacific Northwest Area)
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United Rentals
US
Summary
The Division Finance Manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership to improve financial performance and support long-term business goals. This role provides financial analysis, guidance on revenue and cost management, and leads forecasting and planning processes across the region.
Job Description
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.
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.
**Candidates are preferred to be located in the Pacific Northwest or upper Midwest in the U.S/Western Canada area**
What you'll do:
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Support operational excellence throughout the Region:
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Partner with Regional, District, and Branch leaders to improve business results within the assigned area of specialization.
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Promote financial best practices through field training, timely communication, and practical tools for managers.
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Recommend controls, process improvements, and system enhancements to strengthen financial performance.
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Partner with Region and District leadership to analyze staffing levels and headcount needs, providing financial insight to support effective resource planning and business performance.
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Support implementation of strategic objectives:
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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.
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Monitor and track progress against strategic objectives and initiative goals.
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Prepare concise research, trend analysis, models, and recommendations for management review.
Provide strategic guidance in evaluating financial results:
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Analyze and interpret financial results and key metrics, including rates, utilization, sales/margin and fleet mix.
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Evaluate business value using financial statements, discounted cash flow models, accretion/dilution analysis, and related analytical tools.
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Identify opportunities and barriers with operational management and recommend corrective actions to achieve desired results.
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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:
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Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance
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CPA, MBA, CFA, CMA, CGA or CA is strongly preferred
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Minimum of 5 – 10 years of consulting, accounting, or finance experience
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Excellent PC skills (MS Office; advanced level in Excel)
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Superior verbal/written communication and project management skills
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Success in a consultative role, i.e., proven ability to influence without authority
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Motivated and self-directed; ability to work independently
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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:
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Paid Parental Leave
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Employee Discount Program
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Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
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Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
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Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
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Paid Sick Leave
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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 [email protected] 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.
United Rentals Europe is the industry leader in the European Fluid, Power and Tool solutions market. We provide rental products, customizable rental solutions, and comprehensive tool management services. The equipment we offer is designed with safety and quality as top priorities, featuring “plug and play” capabilities and great versatility for a wide range of applications. We work together with our customers to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety. This translates into unique benefits and the best rental solutions for your jobsite.
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. As of December 31, 2023, the company had an integrated network of 1,504 rental locations in North America, 38 in Europe, 23 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 26,300 employees at December 31, 2023 serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $20.66 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut USA.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Equipment Rental
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Breda, North Brabant
United Rentals Europe is the industry leader in the European Fluid, Power and Tool solutions market. We provide rental products, customizable rental solutions, and comprehensive tool management services. The equipment we offer is designed with safety and quality as top priorities, featuring “plug and play” capabilities and great versatility for a wide range of applications. We work together with our customers to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety. This translates into unique benefits and the best rental solutions for your jobsite.
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. As of December 31, 2023, the company had an integrated network of 1,504 rental locations in North America, 38 in Europe, 23 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 26,300 employees at December 31, 2023 serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $20.66 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut USA.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Equipment Rental
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Breda, North Brabant