Senior Financial Analyst

Standard Motor Products, Inc. • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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 financial systems such as Oracle Hyperion, SmartView, JDE, or similar tools
• 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

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA is a plus
• experience with Power Query or similar tools is a plus
• Hyperion experience is strongly preferred

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior