Analyst II, Business Planning - Pilot Company (SSC)

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

The Analyst II Business Planning plays an essential role within the Business Planning team to define, create, and monitor key strategic initiatives. This role is critical in analyzing the effectiveness of the company’s top strategic initiatives and ensuring key performance commitments are on track as planned.

Essential Functions 

• Develop analytical frameworks, scorecards, and other reports to assess strategic priorities
• Apply analytical rigor to track performance progress, improve prioritization, and evaluate risks to strategic goals
• Interpret business results and translate findings into strategic insights for the business planning team and senior leadership
• Effectively communicate the significance of strategic insights to drive business decisions
• Research and synthesize industry trends, competitive conditions, best practices, and benchmarks to inform strategies
• Develop essential tools and dashboards to report and monitor performance
• Support the annual strategic planning process
• Develop high-quality presentations and other supporting materials for the Business Planning and leadership teams
•  Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management or other related field
• 2+ years in an analytical or planning role or other related experience

Specialized Knowledge

• Understanding of enterprise strategy management methodologies (ex: Balanced Scorecards, Objective Key Results, etc.)
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel and other analytical software, experience with data visualization and reporting tools a plus (ex: Tableau)

Competencies

• Strong analytical, conceptual problem-solving skills and business acumen
• Proficient communication skills (written and oral) to facilitate discussions around strategic risks and opportunities
• Ability to develop business plans and model financials
• Ability to foster relationships with key stakeholders to partner on initiatives, provide advisory support, and gain credibility
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time.

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay