Head of Global Accounting And Control

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career. We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care.

This is a high impact finance role, reporting to the Director of Financial Control & Reporting, leading the delivery of Financial Control for the Group through our Transactional Finance team and working closely with members of the Finance Leadership team (FLT) across all sub-teams. Over the past 9 months, the Transactional Finance team (TFT) have been undergoing significant change as it transitions to a global function. The team needs experienced leadership and support to further embed these changes.

As our Head of Global Accounting and Control, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring excellent financial control across the Group, overseeing global transactional finance, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting, general ledger maintenance, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Fostering strong financial control, instilling a customer service mindset within the team.
• Collaborating with the Head of Group Reporting to deliver accurate financial reporting and maintain a consistent Group chart of accounts.
• Coordinating with auditors to ensure a smooth, efficient audit process across UK and regional operations.
• Leading the UK & EMEA Accounts Payable team, optimising processes for efficiency.
• Building and developing the TFT by hiring, coaching, and inspiring a high-performing, diverse finance team.
• Supporting ERP system rollouts, ensuring alignment with Group policies and data integrity.
• Driving continuous process improvements, maximising value for the Group.
• Providing technical accounting support, identifying commercial opportunities and preparing accounting papers as needed.
• Building strong relationships across the business, engaging with senior leaders and aligning the TFT with broader business goals.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, escalating key issues and providing strategic financial guidance.
• Promoting business ethics, integrity, cultural effectiveness, and employee engagement.

The key things we’re looking for are:

• Recognised accountancy qualification, with considerable senior finance leadership experience, including relevant financial control expertise within a publicly listed company.
• Expertise in Group accounts, IFRS financial statements and technical accounting.
• Proven leader of change in global transactional finance, balancing efficiency with a people-focused approach.
• Curious, analytical, and skilled in financial modelling.
• Strong grasp of best practice financial controls, with process-building experience.
• Commercially astute, adaptable, and solution oriented.
• Experienced in team leadership, fostering innovation, collaboration, and engagement.
• Strong communicator, adept at presenting to senior leadership and Board level.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects, ensuring accuracy under pressure.
• Proactive problem solver with critical decision-making skills.
• Embraces continuous improvement and change.
• Acts with authenticity, honesty, and integrity.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand, helping us to speak authentically to our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves.

It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals - INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS. They define who we are and how we get the job done. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.