Senior FP&A Manager - Wholesale

Job description

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 CONTRIBUTE

The Senior FP&A Manager is a key finance partner responsible for driving planning, forecasting, and performance management across the Wholesale business. This role provides actionable insights and financial leadership to enable profitable growth, margin protection, and operational efficiency. It partners closely with channel leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial decisions are grounded in robust analysis and aligned with strategic priorities.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasts, and long-range planning for assigned channels, ensuring alignment with revenue, margin, and cost targets

Performance Analysis & Reporting: Deliver monthly results packs with clear variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year; highlight risks, opportunities, and recommended actions

Commercial Decision Support: Provide scenario modelling and ROI analysis for key initiatives such as pricing strategies, promotional plans, channel investments, and new market entries

Margin & Mix Management: Partner with commercial teams to optimise full-price mix, ASP, and markdown strategies, supporting gross margin improvement

Cost Control & Operating Leverage: Monitor and manage Opex across channels, driving efficiency and productivity improvements

KPI Governance & Dashboards: Maintain and enhance reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to provide real-time visibility of key performance metrics

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Sales Planning, Partner Services, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Tech to ensure integrated planning and execution

Process Improvement & Automation: Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Financial & Commercial Acumen Bachelor's Degree in Finance (preferred) or related field

Proven FP&A, financial planning, or commercial finance experience, preferably within footwear, fashion, retail, or a consumer-focused industry

Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to understand key drivers of revenue, margin, and profitability

Ability to drive high-quality financial analysis that supports business decision-making

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing business needs

Data Analysis & Financial Modelling Advanced analytical skills with experience working with large, complex data sets

Ability to combine financial and non-financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance drivers

Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, leveraging AI to streamline automation

Ability to translate complex analysis into succinct actionable insights

Experience using analytical and visualization tools such as Power BI

Business Partnering & Communication Ability to build credibility and strong working relationships with stakeholders both within and outside Finance

Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and concisely to non-finance audiences

Confident in influencing discussions and providing recommendations that support commercial decision-making

Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving Curious and proactive mindset, challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities to improve business performance

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions

Self-starter who is willing to dive into the detail to understand performance and improve ways of working

Leadership & Development Coach and develop analysts

Create accountability and ownership

Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Demonstrate sound judgment and executive presence in high-visibility meetings, presentations, and decision forums

Workplace & Role Requirements Ability to work at a standard computer workstation 40+ hours per week, with or without accommodation

Travel Requirement - 0%

Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills; strong proficiency in Excel

Experience with planning and reporting systems (e.g., OneStream or similar)

Strong commercial acumen and ability to link financial outcomes to business drivers across Retail, B2B, and Digital

Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to present complex insights clearly to senior stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Continuous improvement mindset with experience in process optimisation and automation

Leadership capability to coach and develop analysts (if applicable)

We live and breathe Rebellious Self Expression at Dr. Martens, and there are 3 core values at the heart of it. They never stand alone, but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs.

BE YOURSELF . ACT COURAGEOUSLY . SHOW YOU CARE .

At DM your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below: Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork

You'll be a proud custodian to our DM's culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to do the same

You'll help build a highly engaged team - ensuring a collaborative culture and providing guidance & support to other team members

You will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self-awareness

You will bring the outside-in; you'll share best practice across the team/business and encourage ideas sharing as well as collaborative problem solving

You'll lead the way and role model on all things DE&I & wellbeing

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Welcome to the brand pair of Docs

Employee discount of 65% off footwear and 50% on accessories

Early Friday finish in the summertime

Amazing Portland based office & rooftop

Hybrid work schedule

Affordable & comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision packages

Our Employee Assistance Program - for when times might get tough

401(k) Pre-Tax and Roth Retirement savings plans

DM Foundation, supporting and empowering our communities around the world

Paid volunteer hours

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.

For roles where a background check is required, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the screening process in accordance with applicable laws. Background checks are only initiated after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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, color, 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 authentically speak 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.

Who can apply

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