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. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what’s right.

THE GIG

Supporting the EMEA Finance team to undertake monthly opex management for central costs, ensuring accruals and prepayments are prepared and opex is reported and forecast accurately. Ensuring Monthly reporting packs for the region are reconciled and complete, and ready for review by EMEA Management

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

Monthly reporting:

• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayment for all central departments, including Marketing and B2B, ensuring back up is robust and auditable
• Ensure variances to budget/forecast have been investigated and can be explained with proposed corrective action
• Prepare monthly reporting packs for each department head, calling out key variances and drivers
• Partner with Marketing team and keep their cost trackers up to date
• Assist with production of monthly cost reporting (‘Cost Book’) and associated analysis of variances.

Budgets and Forecasts:

• Preparation and consolidation of EMEA budgets/forecasts for Support functions including Marketing

D365 and Power BI utilisation

• Help drive efficiency and continuous process improvement by utilising D365 and Power BI to develop and implement new reporting and planning processes in line with best practice.

YOUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

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. To be our Assistant Finance Analyst you will also possess these qualities:

• Started studying a professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA), be AAT qualified, or have experience in a similar role.
• An ability to work independently and a strong work ethic, managing time successfully to work to agreed timetables and deadlines.
• Team player with a can do attitude
• Intermediate excel skills (confident with using formulas such as vlookups and sumifs) and experience working with large data sets.
• Proven ability to think creatively with strong problem-solving skills in order to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic working environment.
• Good communication skills with the ability to speak to finance and non-finance colleagues
• An analytical and questioning mind set and confidence to ask questions.
• Finance systems at an operational level - ideally D365

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working (3 Days in Office / 2 At Home)
• 65% off all footwear and 55% of all accessories
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

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.