Sr Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Pilot Company•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Pilot Company is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role provides analysis and insights to senior leaders to inform business decisions, strategy, investment, growth, and performance. The successful candidate will build and refine financial models, analyze historical and current performance, support budgets and forecasts, evaluate business drivers, and communicate findings through clear reports and recommendations. Candidates should have a local presence in Knoxville or surrounding communities. The position does not support immigration sponsorship; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without additional sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related business field.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Solid understanding of data analytics and reporting.
Working knowledge of financial, reporting, and database systems, including Oracle EPM, Infor FSM, and Tableau.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without additional sponsorship.
Local presence in Knoxville, Tennessee, or surrounding communities.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
Prior financial analysis experience.
Strong financial acumen and ability to understand the reasons behind financial results.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects independently with minimal oversight.
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate, influence, negotiate, and navigate difficult conversations.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain finance to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

Build and refine financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
Analyze historical performance to identify trends and anticipate future results.
Partner with department leaders to develop budgets that reflect business needs.
Monitor performance against plan, identify significant variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze actual results against budgets and forecasts to identify the drivers of performance.
Turn analytical findings into recommendations to improve profitability and performance.
Provide senior leadership with decision support for cost optimization, pricing, and investment opportunities.
Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess potential outcomes, opportunities, and risks.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive summaries that communicate complex financial information clearly.
Deliver accurate and timely reporting that meets leadership and applicable standards.