PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARGIN FINANCE MANAGER (12 MTH FTC)

Dr. Martens is a globally famous and culturally influential British brand with over 60 years of heritage. Our products have become cultural icons, instantly recognisable and with timeless appeal, which is still relevant to consumers all across the world today.

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. Do you have what it takes?

THE GIG

Our Product Development and Margin Finance Manager will be accountable for financial support and analysis, enabling excellent decision-making. You will have a good understanding of both Commercial and end-to-end Supply Chain across production and manufacturing, logistics and distribution and ideally experience in the impact of duties and tariffs.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

As our Product Development and Margin Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Business Partnering and influencing key stakeholders to drive change and continuous improvements. Stakeholders include Global Heads of Design and Development, Global Product teams.
• Creating, setting up and maintaining new product cost and profit for each seasonal launch and carry over ranges.
• Analysing and continuously develop Profitability analysis of current products and regular reporting of status and concerns.

OUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

It’s never just a job at Dr.Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals: INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS.

We’re a diverse bunch who believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

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

• Part Qualified or Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• You will probably have worked within an International, Consumer, Retail, or Supply Chain organisation.
• Experience of Commercial/Systems Business Analysis and Standard & Product Costing Model
• Excellent Excel / VBA / Power Query skills

At DM your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below:

• Strong leadership and relationship management skills that delivers results through effective teamwork
• Proud custodian of our DM’s culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to do the same.
• Take ownership for your own development, proactively seek out feedback to build self-awareness. Bring the outside-in, sharing best practice across the team / business and encourage ideas sharing as well as collaborative problem solving

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Welcome to the family free pair of docs
• 65% off all docs
• A dedicated culture team focusing on wellness and charity.
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Hybrid working
• Amazing Camden based offices with roof terrace overlooking the canal
• Private healthcare

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply 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 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.