Finance

Senior Finance Business Partner Italy/Spain

Milano

Competitive & Bonus

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.


WHERE YOU SIT

As our Senior Finance Business Partner Italy/Spain, you’ll be part of the Commercial Finance team working closely with brilliant people across the business. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.


WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

This role plays a pivotal part in driving our consumer centric strategy. Everything you do will help elevate the DM experience - whether you’re enabling teams, improving processes, influencing decision making, or crafting moments that matter for our consumers around the globe.


You’ll help us push boundaries, raise the bar, and keep the spirit of DM alive in everything we deliver.


CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Senior Finance Business Partner Italy/Spain, you will be responsible for:

  • Commercial finance leadership for Italy & Spain: Act as the strategic finance partner to market leadership, owning end‑to‑end performance (revenue, margin, costs, working capital and profit) and providing insight, challenge and decision support across trading and investment decisions.
  • Planning, reporting & performance management: Lead budgets, forecasts and outlooks; deliver clear, timely market reporting; and drive rigorous monthly performance reviews with clear variance analysis, risks and opportunities.
  • Value creation & governance: Optimise margin, pricing, inventory and working capital; evaluate and track ROI on key investments; ensure strong financial governance and build commercial finance capability within the market.


KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

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

  • Commercial & analytical expertise: Strong commercial finance background in multi‑channel retail/consumer environments, with deep understanding of Retail, Digital and Wholesale economics, pricing, promotions, markdowns and working capital levers (inventory, aged stock, cash).
  • Strategic business partnering: Proven trusted partner to senior leadership (incl. GMs), able to balance regional governance with local decision‑making, influence outcomes through insight, and translate data into clear, actionable strategies and plans.
  • Leadership & communication: Confident, clear communicator who simplifies complex financial topics, operates effectively cross‑functionally, manages and develops others, and works fluently in Italian and English (Spanish a plus).

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 + Bank Holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.


Application closing date: Monday 13th April 2026


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.


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