Senior Finance Business Partner DACH

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 DACH, 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 DACH, you will be responsible for:

• Commercial leadership & governance: Act as lead finance partner to the DACH GM, owning end‑to‑end market performance (revenue, margin, opex, working capital and profit) with strong controls, reporting, risk and opportunity management.
• Planning, performance & decision support: Lead budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning; run monthly performance reviews with clear variance drivers; provide timely, consistent insight to support market strategy and execution.
• Value creation & capability build: Drive margin optimisation, ROI discipline and go‑to‑market decisions (pricing, promotions, channel mix); partner cross‑functionally to improve forecast accuracy, inventory and cash; develop strong commercial finance capability and succession.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:
• Commercial finance expertise: Deep experience in multi‑channel retail/consumer environments, with strong knowledge of DTC and Wholesale economics, P&L management, inventory, working capital and cost control.
• Strategic influence & execution: Proven trusted partner to senior leaders; strong commercial judgement, modelling and scenario planning; able to turn data and insight into clear strategies and operational plans.
• Leadership & communication: Strong people leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills; confident communicator who simplifies complex financial topics; fluent in German and English.

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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