Global Transactional Finance Project Accountant - 1 Year FTC

Global Transactional Finance Project Accountant – 1 Year FTC

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Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with 65 years of rich heritage rooted in craftsmanship. As brand custodians, we work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business that values diverse backgrounds and the true selves of our people.

The Project Accountant will play a key supporting role within the Global Accounting and Control team, assisting with the delivery of key finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements across the Global Transactional Finance (GTF) function. Working closely with the Senior Global Financial Accounting and Projects Manager, this role will help embed transitioned processes, strengthen financial controls, and support the successful implementation of automation and process efficiency projects.

Responsibilities

• Support global finance transformation initiatives by embedding standardised processes, controls, and ways of working across the GTF team, including transition of activities into the GTF model.
• Play a key role in the AP Automation project, supporting financial tracking, documentation, testing, training, and system change implementation.
• Assist in identifying and delivering process efficiencies across core accounting areas such as balance sheet management, accounts payable, billing, and reporting.
• Support the documentation, review, testing, and embedding of global process notes and internal financial controls in line with the Internal Audit Framework and accounting policy requirements.
• Provide project and operational finance support through analysis, reconciliations, stakeholder collaboration, and clear communication of progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial or project accounting experience, ideally in a global or multinational environment.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls and governance (IFRS exposure beneficial).
• Experience or exposure to finance transformation, process improvement, automation, or system implementation initiatives (Dynamics 365 and/or OneStream desirable).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines; advanced Excel skills with working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word and Power BI.
• Collaborative, proactive and adaptable team player with strong communication skills, capable of working effectively with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• 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. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.