Finance Director - EMEA (6 month FTC)

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with 65 years of rich heritage, rooted in craftmanship. 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 GI GThis is a high-impact leadership role, stepping into the Finance Director - EMEA seat for a 6-month fixed-term contrac t. Based at our EMEA HQ in Camde n, you’ll lead a team of 23 (14 Commercial Finance, 9 Accounts Receivable) including 4 direct reports, reporting directly to our Global CFO and matrixed to the President EMEA. Your focus will be on maintaining momentum, ensuring continuity, and delivering against key financial priorities .

As o ur Finance Director - EM EA you will be responsible fo r:

• Steering financial planning, reporting and control across EMEA, ensuring alignment with global strategy and commercial goal s.
• Partnering with senior regional leadership to deliver real-time financial insight and investment modelling to support strategic decision-makin g.
• Driving performance through data-led analysis across retail, ecommerce and wholesale channels with a clear focus on consumer impact and commercial outcome s.
• Embedding robust financial governance and compliance across the region, with a keen eye on risk and control s.
• Leading the EMEA Accounts Receivable function to ensure robust credit risk management is in place, aged Wholesale debtors are closely monitored, and action is taken to drive cash collectio n.
• Coaching and supporting a high-performing finance team, maintaining engagement and deliver y.

Key deliverables of the role inclu de:

• Working closely with Transaction Finance to ensure a clean and on-time month end close ensuring transactions are correctly record ed.
• Preparation of monthly reporting for EMEA review meetings with the Global Executive Team. These meetings cover key insights on Customer, Marketing, Product and trading, across all channels, and full P&L profitability analysis vs prior year, Budget and Forecas ts.
• Reviewing business cases to support any proposed investments, e.g. capex for new stores and store refurbishmen ts.
• Working closely with the EMEA Regional Leadership Team and the Group FP&A Team to deliver the EMEA Regional Budget for FY27. This includes working with country management teams to develop and implement strategies aligned with Global strategy, making resource allocation decisions to support and deliver strategic initiatives, and embedding delivery through cross-functional operational pla ns.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU A PART

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

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a proven track record of leading regional finance funct i ons.
• Experience in branded g oods, ideally within an ecommerce, wholesale or re tail environment where margin management and commercial structure are criti cal.
• Strong analytical thinking and commercial agility, with a deep understanding of product and investment lifecycles, lead times, and decision-making horiz ons.
• A confident communicator and trusted advisor, able to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrixed organisat ion.
• A people-first leader who builds engaged, high-performing teams and champions continuous improvem ent.

This is a chance to step into a key leadership role, keep the financial engine running, and make a meaningful impact — all while being part of a global British brand at a pivotal moment in its journey, as we sharpen our consumer focus, elevate performance and lead with purp ose.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid wo rking
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• Private healt hcare

Are you ready to fill your boots? Appl y 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 cons umers.

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 comm unity.