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 cost management and is looking for their next challenge with a growing iconic brand. Ideally with experience in complex manufacturing, this role will support all aspects of our fixed costs base; Overhead analysis, Cost centre reviews, Cost reduction, overhead / payroll accruals and headcount. 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. Responsibilities Manage all reporting and analysis of Norton’s fixed costs (overheads base) Partner with cost centre owners to regularly review costs to aid understanding and flag any major risk or opportunities to be built into the updated forecast Liaise with the Norton HR function on all aspects of headcount and payroll forecasting, ensuring alignment with actuals and cost centre mapping Responsibility for accruals / prepayments on all indirect spend, contract resource and any outstanding purchase order commitments Establish non-invoice accrual process including reserve for open purchase orders Partner the Indirect purchasing team in identifying opportunities for cost reduction Partner with the cost centre owners to development profit improvement plans (PIPs) Approval of all indirect costs, ensuring compliance with all internal controls Management of SAP budgeting process, including compiling the request, challenging stakeholders, agreeing spend, loading to SAP and releasing during the year Support on the production of other standard reporting Support year-end audit with any requests related to role Personal Specification Accounting qualification desirable Previous experience in management accounts desired Strong relationship-building and communication Advanced user experience of SAP desired Advanced Excel skills Automotive / Aerospace industry experience desired 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