Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis
Pilot Company · Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Retail · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The analyst will support the FP&A team by conducting ROI evaluations, preparing financial reports, and managing G&A budgets. They will also provide ad hoc analysis and examine accounting records to assist leadership in making informed business decisions.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with financial reporting systems like Tableau or Infor dEPM are required.
Full description
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
The purpose of this position is to provide assistance and support with analysis and research on various projects undertaken by the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to provide the company and senior leadership with the information needed to make informed business decisions
- Conduct return on investment (ROI) evaluations for potential new company sites or initiatives
- Prepare and review various financial reports for all departments and business sectors through the company
- Calculate monthly estimates for Pilot Company’s leadership to incorporate into monthly estimates
- Prepare, examine and analyze associated accounting records, financial statements and reports prior to publication of monthly P&L
- Provide ad hoc analysis to support other internal departments and assist in reporting, presentations and analytical initiatives as directed by leadership
- Create, maintain, and manage G&A budgets for various departments through the company
Qualifications
We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship.
- Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or business related field required
- Minimum 3 years of previous work experience preferred
- 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
- Position Category: Financial Planning and Analysis (FIN-P&A)
