Are you an ambitious and analytical finance student with a passion for strategic financial planning? Pilot Company is seeking a Retail Financial Planning & Analysis Intern to join our team in Knoxville, TN, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping our company-wide financial processes, driving efficiency and accuracy in forecasting and budgeting.
In this role, you'll be an integral part of our Retail Finance team. Your work will directly impact our strategic direction by evolving and improving forecasting and budgeting processes, driving report simplification and efficiency initiatives, and supporting value tracking, realization, and business case planning. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
What You’ll Do
Drive reporting efficiency: Identify opportunities to simplify reporting, streamline processes, and improve the effectiveness of financial insights delivered across the organization.
Support value realization and strategic planning: Assist with value tracking, realization, and business case development by leveraging financial analysis and data-driven insights to measure impact and support decision-making.
Leverage analytics and visualization tools: Utilize Tableau, Excel, and other analytical tools to retrieve, analyze, and present financial and operational data to stakeholders.
Partner across the business: Collaborate with teams across Finance, Retail, Merchandising, Food & Beverage, and other functional areas to understand business challenges and provide financial support and insights.
Present actionable recommendations: Translate complex data into clear, meaningful insights that can be effectively communicated to leaders at various levels of the organization.
What We’re Looking For
Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field. Rising seniors are highly preferred.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Tableau or Power BI is highly valued.
Communication & Executive Presence: Ability to effectively communicate complex analyses and insights to business partners and senior leaders. Candidates should be comfortable using data to tell a compelling story and presenting information to non-technical audiences.
Collaboration & Problem Solving: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across functions. Success in this role requires collaboration, curiosity, initiative, and a proactive approach to solving problems.
Qualities: A well-rounded individual with a balanced approach to work and life. We want someone who is driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.
Why Pilot Company?
Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to achieve results, reliable in their commitment to financial accuracy, authentic in their interactions, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.
This is a full-time, in-person internship from June 7 to August 13, 2027. You’ll be working alongside our team in Knoxville, TN, where you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter, a 30-minute interview with the intern supervisor, followed by a final interview with two leaders on the Retail Finance team. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Pay Rates Starting between: $12.60 - $17.85 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to build an inclusive atmosphere with their co-workers and make a better day for every type of guest – whether it’s the professional driver stopping for a clean shower, the commuter grabbing their morning coffee, or the vacationer needing their go-to snack along their journey. We embrace and celebrate our diverse guests and team members, who fuel creativity, innovation, and positivity. We strive to make every stop on your career journey — and our guests’ journey — a great one! Also, there are a number of opportunities to work in other roles within our travel centers and restaurants so while we may be hiring for a specific role, we always look to train and offer experience for other roles we have. We hope your next career stop is with us! Join our team and start your journey with Pilot Company.