United Rentals

Region Finance Sr. Analyst

United Rentals • $80K — $110K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in finance or accounting; MBA or professional designation preferred.
  • 5+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
  • Strong PC skills, especially in MS Word and Excel with advanced functions.
  • Demonstrated spreadsheet modeling and critical analysis skills.
  • Familiarity with SQL and Tableau is advantageous.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare financial analyses on fleet utilization, revenue, costs, and operational improvements.
  • Review financial statements, suggesting adjustments during month-end close.
  • Support Region Finance Directors in Quarterly Business Reviews.
  • Conduct budgeting and forecasting analysis for region and field staff.
  • Identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities with field leadership.
  • Evaluate underperforming branches and recommend corrective actions.
  • Assist rollout of corporate initiatives and special projects.

Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • United Compassion Fund for employee support
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Career Development and promotional opportunities
  • Additional Vacation Buy Up Program
  • Early Wage Access for hourly employees
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.
Full Job Description

As a member of the region finance team supporting the Region Finance Directors and Managers, the Senior RFA prepares analyses across a broad spectrum of business and financial metrics to seek opportunities to drive financial results.

What you’ll do:

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis:

    • Preparation of analyses in key business areas of fleet/utilization, revenue and rates management, cost and operational improvements.

    • Assist in reviewing financial statements and proposing adjustments during the month-end close process.

    • Assist RFD & RFM in preparing for and coordinating region, district and corporate Quarterly Business Reviews.

    • Ad Hoc analysis as needed

  • Budgeting and Forecasting

    • Conduct reporting and analysis for region and field staff in support of the budgeting and forecasting process.

    • Assist in monitoring budgets and reporting on variances.

  • Operational Excellence:

    • Work directly with field leadership to highlight opportunities for improvement and work with them to capitalize on those opportunities.

    • Assist in evaluating underperforming branches and providing recommendations for corrective action.

    • Support region and district initiatives for profitable growth.

    • Assist with financial training for key region, district, and branch staff.

    • Assist RFD and RFM in identifying best practices to promote throughout the region.

  • Other duties

    • Acquisition support as required.

    • Participate in roll-out of region and corporate initiatives and special projects as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. Professional accounting designation and/or MBA preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.

  • Must possess strong PC skills (MS Word and Excel, including knowledge of advanced functions) and good oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong spreadsheet modeling and critical analysis skills.

  • SQL and Tableau skills are a plus

  • Travel expectation of 25%

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

Learn more about our full US here.

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.

About United Rentals

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Join the dynamic team at United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in the world, and be part of a community that thrives on innovation, leadership, and diversity. At United Rentals, we offer unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that fosters growth and professional development.

Work You’ll Do

At United Rentals, you’ll engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our success and propels your career forward. You will be part of a team that is committed to excellence and leadership in the industry. Our employees are equipped with top-tier tools and technology, allowing them to deliver best-in-class service.

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Whether you’re looking for a position in management, sales, operations, or customer service, United Rentals provides a breadth of opportunities to advance your career. Our robust employment process ensures that we match the right skills with the right roles, ensuring success for both our employees and our company.

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Kickstart your career with United Rentals through our internship programs. These opportunities are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into the day-to-day operations of the world’s leader in equipment rental. Interns at United Rentals gain invaluable skills, work on challenging projects, and learn from leaders in the industry.

Benefits and Culture

United Rentals is committed to the growth and well-being of our team members. We offer competitive benefits packages that support the health, happiness, and security of our employees and their families. Our culture is one of inclusivity and innovation, where every team member’s contribution is valued and diversity is celebrated.

Professional Development and Training

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Learn more about United Rentals
Size
20,400 employees
Market Cap
$24.5 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$890 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$8.5 billion
NASDAQ
URI
* Ladders Estimates

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