Senior Financial Analyst
Queens, New York, United States of America
Full Time
10 hours ago
$120,000 - $130,000 USD
Key skills
AIBIPower BIOracleBudgetingCommunicationSales
About this role
Join Us as Senior Financial Analyst - Vehicle Control Division
Location: Hybrid; Long Island City, NY
Department: Finance
Reports To: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis – Vehicle Control Division
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.
Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
Position Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for key components of the Vehicle Control Division’s financial planning and reporting processes, with a focus on improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. This role partners with finance and business teams to deliver timely reporting and meaningful financial insights, while identifying opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes. The position plays an important role in strengthening the linkage between financial data, business performance, and decision-making, while supporting financial systems such as Oracle Hyperion.
This role offers the opportunity to expand scope over time through increased involvement in business partnering, process improvements, and financial decision support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive components of the annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes, including partnering with Sales and business functions to analyze performance and refine forecasts
• Support the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Perform variance analysis and provide clear, actionable insights to management
• Support financial reporting and data validation within Oracle Hyperion / SmartView and other systems, ensuring consistency and reliability across data sources
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate recurring journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting processes using system capabilities and data tools
• Support cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc analysis, supporting business decision-making and operational improvements
• Assist with audit requirements and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA is a plus
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting in a corporate environment
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, build models, and reconcile information across multiple data sources; experience with Power Query or similar tools is a plus
• Experience with financial systems such as Oracle Hyperion, SmartView, Power BI, JDE, or similar tools; Hyperion experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI enabled tools and automation to drive process improvements, increase efficiency, and enhance financial analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to explain financial results clearly to business partners
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, hands-on environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
What We Offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented company with global reach.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000- $130,000.
Please note that the salary range provided on the job posting does not include potential bonuses and other forms of compensation and, in some cases, may fall outside the range. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained.
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Location: Hybrid; Long Island City, NY
Department: Finance
Reports To: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis – Vehicle Control Division
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.
Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
Position Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for key components of the Vehicle Control Division’s financial planning and reporting processes, with a focus on improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. This role partners with finance and business teams to deliver timely reporting and meaningful financial insights, while identifying opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes. The position plays an important role in strengthening the linkage between financial data, business performance, and decision-making, while supporting financial systems such as Oracle Hyperion.
This role offers the opportunity to expand scope over time through increased involvement in business partnering, process improvements, and financial decision support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive components of the annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes, including partnering with Sales and business functions to analyze performance and refine forecasts
• Support the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Perform variance analysis and provide clear, actionable insights to management
• Support financial reporting and data validation within Oracle Hyperion / SmartView and other systems, ensuring consistency and reliability across data sources
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate recurring journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting processes using system capabilities and data tools
• Support cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc analysis, supporting business decision-making and operational improvements
• Assist with audit requirements and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA is a plus
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting in a corporate environment
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, build models, and reconcile information across multiple data sources; experience with Power Query or similar tools is a plus
• Experience with financial systems such as Oracle Hyperion, SmartView, Power BI, JDE, or similar tools; Hyperion experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI enabled tools and automation to drive process improvements, increase efficiency, and enhance financial analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to explain financial results clearly to business partners
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, hands-on environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
What We Offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented company with global reach.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000- $130,000.
Please note that the salary range provided on the job posting does not include potential bonuses and other forms of compensation and, in some cases, may fall outside the range. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained.
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