We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The role

This is an exciting role for someone with a passion for operational finance and is looking for their next challenge with a growing iconic brand. Ideally with experience in the automotive industry, this role will support all aspects of management accounts; Inventory management, BoM cost tracking, rates modelling, sales reporting and fixed cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Cost accounting, calculating labour and overhead rates to provide productivity tracking.
• Initiate stronger controls on freight tracking and supplier claims.
• Report profitability of current and future products (material, labour, & overheads) to senior management team.
• Organise Stock take and manage SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for periodic count process. Conduct study on Subcontracting Inventory & initiate strong controls.
• Provide analysis on operational performance & partner with operations on identifying efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Maintain all inventory controls including reconciliation, stock transfers, stock requests and COPQ (Cost Of Poor Quality).
• Assist the commercial department with sales reporting and tracking, ensuring controls over pricing and margins are documented and achieved.
• Business partnering internal customers and suppliers to achieve profit targets and maintain throughout product life cycle. Identifying opportunities to improve cost drivers and work closely with key stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing and commercial).
• Support make-buy decisions/ business cases on subassemblies, components.
• Partner with logistics team in setting up cost efficient inbound/ outbound logistics.
• Support year-end audit with any requests related to role.

Personal Specification

• Accounting qualification (AAT essential, ACA. CIMA, ACCA Desirable)
• Previous experience in management accounts desired
• Strong relationship-building and communication
• Advanced user experience of SAP desired
• Advanced Excel skills
• Automotive industry experience

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:

💰 Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

🌴A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

👴 Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

🚑 Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

💸 Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

🍌FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!

🩺WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

🚀 Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.

💡 Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!

🌍 A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

🎉 Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!

🚴‍♂️Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire

🚗 Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS