Sr Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

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

Sr Analyst, 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 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.

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

• 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
• 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

• 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