Program Intern, Retail Financial Planning and Analysis

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers and retail and fueling locations. The Retail Financial Planning and Analysis Intern will support forecasting, budgeting, reporting efficiency, value realization, strategic planning, and financial analysis while partnering with cross-functional teams and presenting actionable insights.

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 they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• 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
• 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
• A well-rounded individual with a balanced approach to work and life
• We want someone who is driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming
• 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
• Rising seniors are highly preferred
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI is highly valued

Benefits:

• Full-time, in-person internship from June 7 to August 13, 2027
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company