Global Head of Accounts Payable Transformation - 12 Month FTC in London

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place. At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

As our Global Head of Accounts Payable Transformation, you’ll be part of the Financial Control team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into the Director of Financial Control & Reporting. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers – today and tomorrow.

Dr. Martens is transforming its Accounts Payable operating model from a regionally managed operation to a single globally governed operating model. The Global Head of Accounts Payable Transformation will lead the design and implementation of this new model, establishing the operating framework, governance, processes, controls and organisational design required to successfully transition to a centralised global Accounts Payable function. The role will bring together existing regional Accounts Payable activities into a consistent global operating model that improves supplier experience, strengthens financial control and delivers scalable, efficient transaction processing. This is a transformation leadership role focused on building the future Accounts Payable function. Success will be measured by creating a sustainable operating model that can transition seamlessly into Business as Usual at the end of the transformation programme.

As our Global Head of Accounts Payable Transformation, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing the future global Accounts Payable operating model, creating scalable, standardised processes that balance global consistency with appropriate local market flexibility.
• Leading the transformation of end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, simplifying regional variations, embedding robust controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies, audit requirements and local regulatory obligations.
• Driving technology and process improvement, partnering with Technology teams to define the AP roadmap, enhance automation and improve operational efficiency across the global function.
• Leading the transition to the future operating model, ensuring successful implementation, business continuity and effective change management throughout the transformation.
• Building a high-performing global Accounts Payable function, establishing performance frameworks, using management information to drive continuous improvement and developing a culture of accountability, collaboration and operational excellence.

Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience leading Accounts Payable or Finance Operations within complex, global organisations.
• Proven expertise in Accounts Payable transformation, including designing shared services or global business service models, standardising end-to-end processes and managing multi-country, multi-entity AP operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of Accounts Payable, financial controls and governance, with experience of audit, compliance, fraud prevention and AP automation technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication and change management skills, able to influence senior stakeholders, lead large-scale transformation and build strong partnerships across Finance, Technology and the wider business.
• A people-focused leadership style, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave +