Sr Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Knoxville, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Retail • Travel • Energy
The Role
Develop financial models, budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, performance reports, dashboards, and scenario analyses. Partner with department leaders and senior executives to support strategic decisions, optimize costs, improve profitability, and monitor budget performance. The role also requires accurate reporting, financial systems knowledge, strong analytical skills, and effective communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

1.) Financial Planning and Forecasting
     - Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
     - Analyze historical financial data to predict future performance and identify trends.

2.) Budget Management
     - Collaborate with department heads to create detailed budgets.
     - Monitor budget adherence and recommend adjustments to address variances.

3.) Performance Analysis
     - Provide in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast).
     - Identify drivers of financial performance and propose actionable recommendations to improve profitability and/or optimize performance vs. budget/forecast.

4.) Strategic Decision Support
     - Support senior leadership by delivering insights for strategic decision-making, such as cost optimization, pricing strategies, or investment opportunities.
     - Develop scenarios and sensitivity analyses to assess potential outcomes of business decisions.

5.) Reporting and Communication
     - Prepare and deliver clear, concise financial reports and presentations for stakeholders, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive summaries.
     - Ensure accurate and timely reporting in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or business required
  • Professional certification (such as CPA or CFA) or Graduate Degree in a related area (such as MBA or Master in Accounting) preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of previous work experience required
  • Previous financial analysis work experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge 

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • A solid grasp of data analytics and reporting
  • Working knowledge of financial, reporting, and database systems — Oracle EPM, Infor FSM, Tableau

Competencies 

  • Possess financial acumen
  • Ability to manage projects and multiple priorities with minimal supervision
  • Excellent strategic, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Teamwork, conflict management, influencing, and negotiating skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate financial principles and practices with non-finance team members

 

Additional Information

Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Fuel Discount
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
Weekly Pay
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business
  • Minimum 5 years of previous work experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Solid grasp of data analytics and reporting
  • Working knowledge of financial, reporting, and database systems, including Oracle EPM, Infor FSM, and Tableau
  • Professional certification such as CPA or CFA
  • Graduate degree such as an MBA or Master in Accounting
  • Previous financial analysis work experience

Pilot Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pilot Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Pilot Company.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans plus complimentary virtual care, physical therapy, surgical services, and targeted programs for sleep and metabolic conditions. HSAs/FSAs and prescription access options broaden utility and support ongoing care.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave offers bonding time, with additional paid recovery time available for birthing parents where eligible. Adoption assistance helps offset family‑building costs.
  • Affordable Benefits — Some travel center team members can enroll in low‑cost health plan options. Prescription savings programs further reduce out‑of‑pocket costs for care.

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The Company
HQ: Knoxville, TN
30,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1958

What We Do

Pilot Company is a travel center and energy company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, operating gas stations and convenience stores. It provides services such as diesel fuel, truck parking, and showers for travelers.

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