Finance Manager - Lean Cost & Forecasting Leader

Standard Motor Products; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products seeks a Finance Manager for the Independence, KS site to lead cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, partnering with operations to drive profitability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5–7+ years in manufacturing; MBA/MSF preferred. Proficiency in Oracle or SAP and advanced Excel are highly valued in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; 5–7+ years in manufacturing cost environment.
• MBA or MSF strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success as a collaborative leader who drives results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting system and ensure timely and accurate collection and reporting of cost-related financial information.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting process for Independence costs per corporate guidelines.
• Lead annual update of standard costs per corporate guidelines.
• Ensure inventory balances are stated according to US GAAP and guidelines.
• Review bills of materials for accuracy and BOM representation of actual production.
• Evaluate investment projects to ensure accuracy and ROI in line with corporate guidelines.
• Support Quality, Environmental, and Financial Management Systems; respond to findings timely.
• Partner with leadership to foster ownership and accountability for outcomes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Excel

Oracle ERP

SAP

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

MBA or MSF preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Job description

Standard Motor Products seeks a Finance Manager for the Independence, KS site to lead cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, partnering with operations to drive profitability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5–7+ years in manufacturing; MBA/MSF preferred. Proficiency in Oracle or SAP and advanced Excel are highly valued in this position.