FP&A Analyst II

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is hiring an FP&A Analyst II in Oklahoma City to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision-support activities. You will build financial models, dashboards, and analyses to improve performance and guide leadership decisions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement of reporting processes with AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of FP&A, finance, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis preferred.
• Exposure to data analysis tools or BI platforms (Power BI, SQL, ERP) preferred.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to support decision-making is valued.
• Must be able to work on-site at our Oklahoma City Corporate office four days a week.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools for planning and decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain financial forecasts by analyzing historical performance and drivers.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Monitor performance, investigate variances, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Gather, validate, and interpret data from multiple sources for recurring reporting and ad hoc analyses.
• Develop KPIs and provide insights to support business decisions.

Skills

Excel Proficiency

FP&A

Financial Modeling

Data Analysis

KPI Development

Dashboards

Power BI

SQL

Presentation Skills

AI/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

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Welcome to Love's! Our FP&A team is recruiting an FP&A Analyst II to support the organization’s financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and decision-support activities by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights that assist business leaders in evaluating performance, identifying opportunities, and making informed business decisions. This role is responsible for executing defined analytical, reporting, and planning processes with moderate independence while ensuring the integrity, reliability, and consistency of financial information.

As a key contributor within the FP&A function, the FP&A Analyst II partners with internal stakeholders to translate financial and operational data into meaningful business insights, support budgeting and forecasting activities, monitor performance trends, and contribute to strategic and operational decision-making. The role applies sound judgment within established guidelines, proactively identifies risks and opportunities, and supports continuous improvement efforts that enhance reporting, analytics, and business processes.

The FP&A Analyst II leverages modern financial systems, data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, streamline reporting processes, increase analytical efficiency, and enhance the quality and speed of decision support across the organization.

Job Functions:

• Perform and manage assigned financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that support business planning and decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain financial forecasts by analyzing historical performance, business trends, and operational drivers.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business performance drivers.
• Monitor business performance and investigate variances, anomalies, and emerging trends; provide recommendations and elevate significant issues as appropriate.
• Gather, organize, validate, and interpret data from multiple sources to support recurring reporting requirements and ad hoc business analyses.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) used to evaluate financial and operational performance.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations that support departmental and business decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs, define reporting requirements, and provide analytical support.
• Consult with business partners to understand operational objectives and deliver analysis that supports business priorities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and financial performance management processes.
• Prepare financial presentations, reporting packages and supporting materials for management and leadership review.
• Present financial analysis and findings to management and stakeholders, clearly communicating assumptions, risks and results.
• Assist with financial analysis, due diligence activities, and modeling support for Corporate Development initiatives under the guidance of senior team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automate recurring activities, and leverage AI-enabled and analytics tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Recommend and implement improvements to reporting processes, data quality and analytical workflows.
• Maintain strong internal controls, data governance standards, and quality assurance practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with finance teams, business partners and stakeholders across the organization.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines and service expectations.
• Supports broader team and enterprise goals by proactively contributing to initiatives outside core responsibilities.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting, finance, FP&A, business analysis or related experience preferred.
• Relevant internship, academic project, financial analysis experience, or hands‑on work involving financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, reporting or business performance analysis preferred.
• Exposure to financial systems, data analysis tools, business intelligence platforms or reporting technologies such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, ERP systems, or similar business applications preferred.
• Experience working in collaborative business, finance, accounting or analytical environments through coursework, internships, projects or professional experience preferred including supporting decision‑making through data analysis, reporting and presentation of findings.
• Must be able to work on-site at our Oklahoma City Corporate office four days a week.

Skills

• Hard Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, financial modeling and data analysis functions.
  • Financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance reporting.
  • Financial modeling, scenario analysis and business case development.
  • Data analysis, validation and interpretation of financial and operational information.
  • KPI development, monitoring and reporting.
  • Creation and maintenance of financial reports, dashboards and management reporting packages.
  • Ability to gather, organize, and analyze large and complex data sets from multiple sources.
  • Financial statement analysis and understanding of key business and financial performance metrics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Copilot.
  • Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools, automation technologies and analytics platforms to improve productivity and reporting effectiveness.
  • Knowledge of data visualization and business intelligence tools; Power BI experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and data querying concepts preferred.
  • Understanding of corporate finance principles, due diligence processes, valuation support and financial analysis related to Corporate Development activities.
  • Process automation, workflow optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Knowledge of data governance, internal controls and quality assurance practices.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable and high-quality work.
  • Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate financial concepts and analytical findings to diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently with moderate supervision while exercising sound judgment within established guidelines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, trends and process improvements.
  • Business acumen and understanding of operational and financial performance drivers.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems, technologies, analytical tools and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Strong collaboration, relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Initiative and accountability for managing assigned responsibilities from inception through completion.
  • Ability to navigate routine ambiguity, make informed decisions within scope, and appropriately accelerate issues when necessary.
  • Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency, effectiveness and business value creation.
  • Ability to influence others and build credibility through fact‑based analysis and sound recommendations.
  • Professionalism, dependability, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
  • Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset focusing on improving processes, capabilities and business outcomes.
• Prolonged sitting, with occasional bending and stooping.
• Frequent use of computer equipment resulting in potential eye strain.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other office equipment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Additional hours may be required based on business needs, project deadlines or operational requirements.

Note:

The items identified above are representative of those commonly associated with this position but are not exhaustive. Employees may encounter additional or unforeseen hazards in the course of their duties.

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award‑winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.