Head of Commercial Finance Group

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it is a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We are 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 are not just words - they're how we turn passion into progress.

As our Head of Commercial Finance Group, 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.

This role plays a pivotal part in driving our consumer-centric strategy, bringing Excellence through sharp commercial insight,
Teamwork through strong cross-functional partnership,
Care through thoughtful, consumer-led decision-making, and Accountability through disciplined financial leadership.

Everything you do will help elevate the DM experience, enabling better decisions, unlocking profitable growth and ensuring we invest in the right opportunities 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.

As our Head of Commercial Finance Group, you will be responsible for:

• Strategic financial leadership & planning:
  Own global commercial FP&A, forecasting and scenario planning across revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and profitability.
• Commercial partnering & optimisation:
  Partner with Commercial and Merchandising leaders to shape pricing, promotions, assortment and channel strategies, protecting margin and driving profitable growth.
• Performance & investment management:
  Drive KPI reporting and commercial insights, while evaluating investments through ROI and payback analysis to ensure disciplined resource allocation.
• Operational excellence & capability:
  Align demand, inventory and working capital with financial goals, strengthen financial tools and processes, and build a high-performing, insight-led team.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Commercial finance expertise:
  Proven senior finance leadership experience within global, multi-channel consumer businesses, with strong knowledge of revenue, margin and operating leverage.
• Financial analysis & decision-making:
  Advanced capability in financial modelling, forecasting, scenario planning, pricing, promotional ROI and investment governance.
• Strategic business partnering:
  Commercially astute and influential, able to translate complex financial data into clear insights and balance global frameworks with local market needs.
• Leadership & continuous improvement:
  Experienced in leading finance teams, embedding financial discipline, developing capability and driving continuous improvement across functions.

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• 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

Final date to receive applications:
Monday 26th of October 2026

tens, 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.