Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will assist in the consolidation and reporting of divisional financial results, ensure the integrity of the accounting information by recording, verifying, and reconciling financial data, will work with the finance team and other business owners to identify opportunities to streamline and automate our financial processes, and will participate in various special projects.

The expectation is that the individual in this role will be eligible to participate in the Company’s job rotation program within operations finance/accounting.

Company: Standard Motor Products, Inc. ($1.4 billion, global, NYSE manufacturer/distributor of automotive replacement parts) located in Long Island City, NY. The EM Division is a $1 billion Division with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

Primary Activities: Primary responsibilities of the position would include:

• Support planning, budgeting and forecasting processes through consolidation of divisional financials (P&L, balance sheet and cash flows).
• Forge close relationships with business leaders and departmental heads to become a trusted advisor who provides insights into pricing and cost actions.
• Participate in the monthly and quarterly close processes, including the consolidation and preparation of divisional financial statement schedules.
• Key member of our finance automation team which is focused on identifying opportunities to further enhance, streamline and automate our financial processes to deliver timely information to management.
• Work with finance team to design and implement process improvements by leveraging our internal system capabilities, such as utilizing Business Intelligence Tool and Hyperion to automate customer profitability reporting and to streamline accrual calculations.
• Participation in various special projects, including cross-functional projects with business owners, the information technology group, and senior management.
• Supervises & develop a small team of professional staff
  
  
  

Experience & Skills: To function as the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis the following

experience and skills are required:

• CPA or MBA with approximately 10+ years accounting/finance experience. Prior experience with a “Big 4” accounting firm a plus.
• Experience with/knowledge of public company reporting requirements and generally accepted accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Hyperion or similar automation tools a plus. In addition knowledge of JDE would be a plus.
• Capable of working as a team player and comfortable being part of a “hands on” team of professionals. Strong work ethic a must.
• Ability to exercise proper judgment with above average analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  
  

The estimated salary range for this position is $127,000-158,000

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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