General & Admin - Financial Analyst

Standard Motor Products; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products in Greenville, SC, is seeking a Financial Analyst. This role involves developing and interpreting financial information to support decision-making, preparing budgets, and providing financial analysis. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and has three years of relevant experience. Skills in ERP systems, Excel, and BI tools are essential. The company values diversity and is committed to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of accounting or financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality work.
• Experience with financial analysis in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast.
• Analyze financial and operational data to provide recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., JDE)

Financial consolidation/planning tools (e.g., Oracle)

MS Office applications (Excel)

BI tools (e.g., Power BI)

Job description

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.

Overall Scope

Under the general direction of the Finance Manager – Engineered Solutions, the Financial Analyst is responsible for developing, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operational information to support executive decision‑making. This role partners closely with operations, sales, and division finance to drive performance improvement, cost control, and strategic planning across the business.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 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

Minimum 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

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.