Sr Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Pilot Travel Centers LLC.

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

401(k)

Fuel Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Gym

Weekly Pay

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Forecasting professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for the finance organization. You will analyze historical data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decisions across the business.

You will collaborate with department heads to develop detailed budgets, monitor adherence, and deliver dashboards and executive summaries to support strategic initiatives and profitability optimization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business required.
CPA or CFA or MBA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
Analyze historical data to predict future performance and identify trends.
Collaborate with department heads to create detailed budgets and monitor variances.
Provide in-depth variance analysis and actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
Deliver insights for strategic decision-making and develop scenario analyses.

Skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or business

CPA/CFA or MBA preferred

Tools

Tableau

Infor depm

Lawson/S3

Birst

Job 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 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.

Job Description

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
Understanding of data analytics and reporting
Working knowledge of various financial, reporting, and database systems including Tableau, Infor depm, Lawson/ S3, Birst

Competencies

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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