Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis

Pilot Company • Knoxville, TN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Numbers tell a story. Are you the one who can read it before anyone else does? We're looking for a sharp, curious Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team — the group senior leaders turn to when they need the truth behind the trends and the confidence to make big decisions. This isn't a spreadsheet-in-a-corner job. Your analysis will land in front of executives, shape strategy, and directly influence where the company invests, grows, and wins. If you love turning raw data into a clear point of view — and you want a seat at the table where real decisions get made — keep reading.

Requirements

• We're seeking candidates 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 the United States without additional sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related business field (required)
• 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
• Real financial acumen — you get the "why" behind the numbers
• The independence to juggle multiple priorities and projects with minimal oversight
• Standout strategic, analytical, and problem-solving instincts
• Sharp organizational skills and a genuine eye for detail
• A collaborator who can influence, negotiate, and navigate tough conversations
• Communication skills strong enough to make finance make sense to non-finance teammates

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience (preferred)
• Prior financial analysis experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Build and refine the financial models that drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Dig into historical performance to spot trends, predict what's next, and get ahead of the story.
• Partner directly with department leaders to shape budgets that actually reflect the business.
• Track performance against plan, flag the variances that matter, and recommend the moves to fix them.
• Deliver deep-dive analysis — actuals vs. budget vs. forecast — that cuts through the noise.
• Pinpoint what's driving results and turn those insights into recommendations that boost profitability and sharpen performance.
• Arm senior leadership with the insights behind their biggest calls: cost optimization, pricing, and investment opportunities.
• Model the "what ifs" — scenarios and sensitivity analyses that reveal the upside and the risk before a dollar is spent.
• Craft clear, compelling reports, dashboards, and executive summaries that make complex numbers easy to act on.
• Deliver accurate, on-time reporting that leadership can trust and standards demand.

Benefits

• You'll do work that's seen — by the people who run the business.
• You'll grow fast, learn from leaders who value analytical firepower, and build a career where your insight has a direct line to impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level