Program Intern, Energy Finance

Pilot-Company-3; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company in Houston, TX, invites an ambitious FP&A Intern to join our Energy team for summer 2027. You will help shape enterprise forecasting and budgeting processes while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced energy environment.

Education in Finance or MBA, strong Excel skills, and experience with Tableau, Essbase and Oracle EPM are valued as you partner with colleagues to deliver actionable financial insights.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Finance degree or MBA with strong academic performance.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and valuation.
• Familiarity with Tableau, Essbase and Oracle EPM for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting and budgeting improvements across the Energy FP&A team.
• Build financial models and provide data-driven insights.
• Use Tableau, Essbase and Oracle EPM to retrieve critical data.
• Partner with teammates to drive strategic financial initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Valuation

Education

Finance degree or MBA

Tools

Tableau

Essbase

Oracle EPM

Job description

• Position Category: Administrative Support (ADMINISTRATION)

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 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.

Job Description

Are you an ambitious and analytical finance or MBA student with a passion for strategic financial planning? Pilot Company is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern to join our Energy team in Houston, TX, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping our company-wide financial processes, driving efficiency and accuracy in forecasting and budgeting.

In this role, you'll be an integral part of our Energy FP&A team. Your work will directly impact our strategic direction by evolving and improving our forecasting and budgeting processes, allowing you to make a tangible difference in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

What You’ll Do

Enhance forecasting and budgeting: You'll help drive the evolution of our enterprise-wide processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Conduct in-depth analysis: Apply your financial modeling and valuation skills to various projects, providing data-driven insights.

Utilize advanced data tools: Leverage tools like Tableau, Essbase, and Oracle EPM to retrieve and analyze critical financial data.

Act as a business partner: Collaborate with team members and internal partners, building relationships and providing valuable financial support beyond just "number pushing."

Increase team capacity: Your work will directly contribute to more accurate forecasting and budgeting by allowing our team to focus on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Education: Currently pursuing a Finance degree or an MBA.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and valuation. Experience with data retrieval and analysis tools like Tableau, Essbase, and Oracle EPM is highly valued.

Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to use data to tell a story. We're looking for a relationship-driven individual who embodies both a high intellectual quotient (IQ) and a high emotional quotient (EQ).

Qualities: A well-rounded individual with a balanced approach to work and life. We want someone who is driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.

Additional Information

Why Pilot Company?

Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to achieve results, reliable in their commitment to financial accuracy, authentic in their interactions, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.

This is a full-time, in-person internship from June 7 to August 13, 2027. You’ll be working alongside our team in Houston, TX, where you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.