Global Financial Accounting Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term in Wellingborough

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.

As our Global Financial Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our global ledgers and consolidated financials. You will lead global transactional finance activities, deliver timely and compliant financial reporting, and drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems. This is a highly visible role that partners with senior stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Commercial teams, supporting strategic decision‑making through robust technical accounting expertise.

This role contributes to Dr. Martens strategic priorities by:

• Driving operational efficiency - Leading the standardisation, automation, and optimisation of key accounting processes to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability.
• Enabling governance and transparency - Ensuring compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and internal controls, while delivering accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Supporting profitable growth - Providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure financial outcomes support commercial goals.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing global transactional finance operations and ensuring strong compliance with IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Leading delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting, including reviewing and approving journals, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Acting as primary contact for external auditors, owning audit deliverables, and driving a clean, well‑controlled audit process across global markets.
• Driving standardisation and automation of global accounting processes, including leading Finance UAT for system changes and enhancements.
• Providing technical accounting support across areas such as revenue recognition, intercompany, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, and COGS.
• Partnering with key business functions to ensure accurate accounting treatment and rapid resolution of issues.
• Mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Stuff That Sets You Apart:

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in global accounting operations and multi‑currency environments, with deep IFRS expertise.
• Proven ability to manage audits and deliver high‑quality reporting in fast‑paced, complex organisations.
• Confidence working with ERP systems (D365 and OneStream advantageous) and advanced Excel capability.
• A proactive, analytical, detail‑driven mindset, with a track record of process improvement and change leadership.
• Collaborative, engaging communicator who builds strong relationships across global teams and functions.
• A values‑led leader who role‑models the DM Way and supports development, wellbeing, and performance within the team.

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.