Finance Analytics & Insights Manager

Sunbelt Rentals; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

401(k) Match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking an Analytics Manager to partner with Finance and other key leaders. This role leads analytics initiatives from discovery to adoption, defines delivery frameworks, and ensures outcomes deliver measurable business impact.

The position operates at the intersection of business, analytics, engineering, and governance to modernize reporting and analytics capabilities. You will drive KPI standardization, ROI tracking, and data governance while enabling self-service analytics

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Required 6–10 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or finance analytics
• Experience partnering directly with Finance teams (FP&A, Accounting, or Operations Finance)
• Strong ability to translate business needs into analytics solutions
• Experience working with enterprise reporting tools (Power BI strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
• Data Science background and understanding of statistical analysis for forecasting, anomaly detection, and prescriptive analytics
• Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL
• Preferred Experience supporting or leading reporting transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with data platforms (e.g., Databricks) and modern data architectures
• Strong understanding of data governance, KPI standardization, and semantic layers
• Experience in rental, operations, or multi-entity business models

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary analytics partner to Finance leadership (FP&A, Accounting, Operations Finance). Lead discovery, prioritization, and execution of analytics initiatives aligned to business outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into structured problem statements, success metrics, and delivery plans. Drive ownership of analytics use cases from intake through delivery and adoption.
• Define what needs to be built and why—own solution design at a conceptual level. Ensure analytics initiatives align with KPIs and deliver measurable value.
• Establish repeatable frameworks for business intake, use case definition and sizing, and ROI tracking.
• Act as the connector across Business, Analytics, Engineering, and Governance to align requirements and feasibility.
• Lead analytics support for Finance reporting transformation initiatives and enable self-service reporting.

Job description

Join Our Team! Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition. We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees. As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an Analytics Manager to serve as a strategic business partner to Finance and other key functional leaders. This role will lead analytics initiatives end-to-end—translating business needs into actionable insights, defining delivery frameworks, and ensuring outcomes drive measurable business impact. This individual operates at the intersection of business, analytics, engineering, and governance, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering scalable, trusted analytics solutions. A key focus for this role is supporting the Finance organization’s transition of reporting tools and modernization of analytics capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

1. Business Partnership & Initiative Leadership

   Serve as the primary analytics partner to Finance leadership (FP&A, Accounting, Operations Finance). Lead discovery, prioritization, and execution of analytics initiatives aligned to business outcomes. Translate business requirements into structured problem statements, success metrics, and delivery plans. Drive ownership of analytics use cases from intake through delivery and adoption.

2. Analytics Delivery Framework & Execution

   Define what needs to be built and why, not just how—owning solution design at a conceptual level. Ensure analytics initiatives:

   • Align with enterprise KPIs and financial performance drivers
   • Deliver measurable business value
   • Follow standardized methodologies and governance practices
   Establish repeatable frameworks for:
   • Business intake and prioritization
   • Use case definition and sizing
   • Success measurement and ROI tracking
3. Cross-Functional Coordination (Business, Engineering, Governance)

   Act as the connector across functions:

   • Business: Requirements, adoption, outcomes
   • Analytics: Insights, reporting, storytelling
   • Engineering: Data pipelines, data models, platform capabilities
   • Governance: Definitions, quality, and compliance
   Drive alignment between business expectations and technical feasibility. Influence backlog prioritization based on business value and impact.
4. Finance Analytics Transformation

   Lead analytics support for Finance reporting transformation initiatives. Partner with Finance to:

   • Rationalize and standardize KPI definitions
   • Modernize reporting (Power BI / enterprise tools)
   • Enable self-service and improve usability
   • Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve data trust.
5. Insights, Storytelling & Decision Support

   Deliver insights that go beyond reporting—focus on drivers, trends, and actionable recommendations. Support Finance leadership with:

   • Forecasting and performance analysis
   • Variance analysis and root cause insights
   • Decision modeling and scenario analysis
   • Present findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
6. Team Leadership & Development (as applicable)

   Mentor and guide analysts aligned to business functions. Set expectations for:

   • Business engagement
   • Analytical rigor
   • Storytelling and communication
   Build a culture of proactive, consultative analytics rather than reactive reporting.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Required 6–10 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or finance analytics
• Experience partnering directly with Finance teams (FP&A, Accounting, or Operations Finance)
• Strong ability to translate business needs into analytics solutions
• Experience working with enterprise reporting tools (Power BI strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
• Data Science background and understanding of statistical analysis for forecasting, anomaly detection, and prescriptive analytics
• Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL
• Preferred Experience supporting or leading reporting transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with data platforms (e.g., Databricks) and modern data architectures
• Strong understanding of data governance, KPI standardization, and semantic layers
• Experience in rental, operations, or multi-entity business models (if applicable)
• Core Competencies:
  • Business Acumen: Deep understanding of financial drivers and operational metrics
  • Structured Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems into solvable components
  • Influence & Communication: Comfortable engaging Directors and VP-level stakeholders
  • Execution Focus: Balances strategy with delivery and outcomes
  • Ownership Mindset: Acts as the “owner” of analytics outcomes, not just outputs
• Success Measures (First 6–12 Months):
  • Established as trusted advisor to Finance leadership
  • Clear pipeline of prioritized analytics initiatives aligned to business value
  • Improved adoption of standardized reporting and KPIs
  • Demonstrable impact on financial insights and decision-making
  • Strong alignment between business, analytics, and engineering teams

Physical Demands

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground.

Base Pay Range

$113,342.00 - 155,845.80 Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Benefits

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement): 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service 5 sick days 6 holidays 2 half day holidays 2 floating holidays 1 inclusion day 1 volunteer day.

We are proud to offer the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan - US RRS Plan – CAN Paid Parental Leave Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement And many more

Additional Services

Climate Control Services Industrial Services Tools & Equipment Oil & Gas Services Power & HVAC Services Pile Driving Services Pump Solutions Scaffold Services Remediation and Restoration