General & Admin - Financial Analyst

Standard Motor Products, Inc.•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 located 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Three or more years of accounting or financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high‑quality work
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment; strong work ethic required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE) and financial consolidation/planning tools (e.g., Oracle)
Proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Excel
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts
Provide financial reporting and analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast
Partner with sales and operational leaders to deliver in‑depth financial analysis, modeling, and insights that support business initiatives
Analyze financial and operational data to provide recommendations that improve margins, cost efficiency, and overall performance
Maintain and enhance BI dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools
Perform month‑end close activities, including journal entries and preparation of management reporting packages
Conduct cost analysis related to materials, labor, overhead, and production variances
Assist in preparing executive‑level summary analytics
Create, maintain, and optimize reports within financial planning software
Perform ad hoc analysis and support special projects as assigned