Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis

Pilot-Company-3; Ten Mile (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Analyst II for Financial Planning and Analysis to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic decisions. You will build financial models, analyze historical data, monitor variances and prepare clear executive reports.

Responsibilities include collaborating with departments, developing scenarios and providing insights to leadership to drive profitability and performance vs. budget/forecast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business-related field.
• Minimum 3 years of financial analysis experience preferred.
• Prior experience in FP&A or budgeting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and long‑term planning.
• Analyze historical data to predict future performance and identify trends.
• Monitor budget adherence and propose adjustments to address variances.
• Provide insights for strategic decision-making, including cost optimization.
• Prepare and deliver clear financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business related field

Tools

Tableau

Infor dEPM

Lawson/S3

Birst

Excel

Job description

Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis

• Full-time
• Position Category: Financial Planning and Analysis (FIN-P&A)

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 44 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.

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance and support with analysis and research on various projects undertaken by the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to provide the company and senior leadership with the information needed to make informed business decisions

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.

Budget Management

• Collaborate with department heads to create detailed budgets.
• Monitor budget adherence and recommend adjustments to address variances.

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.

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

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.

We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or business related field required
• Minimum 3years of previous work experience preferred
• Previous financial analysis work experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of data analytics and reporting
• Working knowledge of various financial, reporting, and database systems including Tableau, Infor dEPM, Lawson/ S3, Birst
• 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

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