Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis

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. We support a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain, retail operations, logistics, transportation, technology, digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales, and marketing.

About the role

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. This role supplies the company and senior leadership with the information needed to make informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Calculate monthly estimates for Pilot Company’s leadership to incorporate into monthly forecasts
• Prepare, examine, and analyze 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

Requirements

• Local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities (this position does not support immigration sponsorship)
• Legal right to work in the United States without additional sponsorship
• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field
• Minimum 3 years of previous work experience preferred
• Previous financial analysis work experience preferred

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of data analytics and reporting
• Working knowledge of financial, reporting, and database systems including Tableau, Infor dEPM, Lawson/S3, Birst
• 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