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Sr Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Pilot Travel Centers LLC

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 21 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKnoxville, TN
    IndustryTravel, Transportation and Tourism
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1958
    Websitehttp://www.pilotflyingj.com

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    About Company

    Our care and commitment to our employees comes from a deeply rooted history that started nearly 60 years ago when James Haslam II opened the first Pilot in Gate City, VA. Since that opening we have celebrated many accomplishments and have stayed true to our mission of "Connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop." We are proud to be family owned and we welcome each new team member as part of the family.

    Pilot Flying J is one of the best retail and restaurant employers in North America. If you enjoy working in a hands-on, high-energy environment, apply for one of our jobs today and join the Pilot Flying J family! We offer both full and part-time positions with plenty of growth opportunities. Please visit our Careers website for more information, including videos, testimonials, and current openings.

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