Senior FP&A Analyst - Forecasting, Budgeting & Insights

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Pilot Company, a leading network of travel centers, is seeking a Senior Analyst in Financial Planning and Analysis to join our finance team in Knoxville. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning to drive profitability.

The candidate will develop financial models, perform variance analyses, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership. A Bachelor's in finance or accounting and at least 5 years of experience are required; CPA/CFA or MBA are a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning.
• Analyze historical financial data to predict future performance and identify trends.
• Collaborate with department heads to create detailed budgets.
• Monitor budget adherence and recommend adjustments to address variances.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or business

CPA/CFA or MBA/Master in Accounting preferred

Tools

Oracle EPM

Infor FSM

Tableau

Job description

Pilot Company, a leading network of travel centers, is seeking a Senior Analyst in Financial Planning and Analysis to join our finance team in Knoxville. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning to drive profitability.

The candidate will develop financial models, perform variance analyses, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership. A Bachelor's in finance or accounting and at least 5 years of experience are required; CPA/CFA or MBA are a plus.