Competitive + Benefits

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 Head of Brand FP&A,you’ll be part of the Finance team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Head of Functions FP&A. 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

Lead FP&A for the Brand function,ensuring financial planning,performance management and investment governance enable delivery of Dr. Martens’ brand strategy. This role partners with Global Brand & Marketing leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans,balancing creativity with commercial discipline. It drives clarity on spend effectiveness,ROI and KPI alignment across campaigns,content,partnerships and consumer engagement initiatives.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Head of Brand FP&A,you will be responsible for:

• Leading financial planning for Global Brand & Marketing,owning the annual budget,forecasting and long-range planning processes while ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and strategic objectives.
• Driving investment performance and commercial decision-making,developing ROI frameworks,scenario modelling and financial analysis to optimise brand investment,campaign performance and resource allocation across markets and channels.
• Delivering performance reporting and business insight,creating KPI dashboards that connect brand performance with financial outcomes and providing data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintaining financial governance and data integrity,ensuring compliance with financial policies,managing investment approvals and leveraging finance systems to deliver accurate,consistent reporting and a single source of truth for brand performance.
• Building strong cross-functional partnerships,collaborating with Brand,Marketing,Commercial,Strategy and Finance teams to align investment decisions with consumer priorities,growth opportunities and business objectives.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

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

• Strong FP&A expertise,with experience leading budgeting,forecasting and performance analysis for Brand,Marketing or other commercial functions.
• Excellent commercial and strategic thinking,able to balance creative ambition with financial discipline,develop ROI models,evaluate investments and translate brand strategies into financial outcomes.
• Strong analytical and technical capability,with experience using consolidation and analytics platforms to connect financial performance with brand and marketing KPIs and support data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent business partnering and communication skills,able to influence senior stakeholders,provide constructive challenge and build strong relationships across Brand,Marketing,Strategy and Finance teams.
• Strong scenario planning and leadership capability,able to model risks and opportunities,support strategic decision-making and foster a collaborative,accountable and high-performing culture aligned to the DM Way.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• 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:Thursday 20th of August 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.