Global Financial Accounting Manager – Balance Sheet

3 weeks ago


Wollaston, United Kingdom DR. MARTENS Full time
Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. 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 GIGWorking in a fast-paced team for the Group Financial Controller the Global Financial Accounting Manager – Balance Sheet will lead a high-performance team who manages the general ledger for all entities within the DM Group including those in EMEA, Americas, APAC and the Holding Companies. As our Global Financial Accounting Manager, you will be accountable for:
  • Leading and developing a highly motivated team ensuring the team are cross trained in all areas and are highly adaptable; by promoting a positive culture, sharing knowledge, and encouraging collaboration to find solutions and drive process improvement, whilst leading by example across the Transactional Finance team.
  • Ensuring complete and accurate ledgers for all legal entities, with timely reconciliations of all general ledger balance sheet accounts per group and statutory requirements.
  • Serving as the balance sheet accounting expert, focusing on intangibles, tangibles, intercompany transactions, and cash.
  • Building strong relationships with Group Treasury and Retail Operations to manage and flag cash risks.
  • Acting as the key point of contact for half-year and year-end audits, preparing information for external auditors.
  • Completing month-end tasks according to the month-end timetable and checklists.
  • Contributing to the Group Accounting and Group Policies and Procedures Manuals, promoting best practices across the team.
  • Liaising with Group Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Global Supply Chain Finance, EMEA Finance, and Regional Finance/Operations teams in the Americas and APAC, ensuring timely group deadlines.
  • Reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Providing cover and support for the wider finance team, assisting with ad hoc projects, exploring collaboration with Regional Finance/Operations teams, driving centralisation of accounting while identifying efficiency improvements.
THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APARTPut simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
  • Extensive experience in a similar role within a Finance Department
  • Microsoft Dynamics (D365), retail, multi-currency, multi-site, foreign language skills and experience of working with subsidiaries located overseas are highly desirable.
  • Good understanding of business structure and the importance of accuracy of nominal ledger postings.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong investigatory, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Experience working to tight deadlines within a small team, supporting others within the team wherever possible.
  • A proactive approach to work and a desire to streamline processes to increase productivity across the team.
  • A strong communicator, with the ability to liaise with colleagues in all Regions to ensure that we are complying with the local laws and regulations.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Hybrid working
  • Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
  • 65% off all Docs
  • Private healthcare
  • Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
  • A dedicated culture team
  • 2 paid volunteer days per year
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.#LI-AH1YOUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIESIt’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.  They define who we are and how we get the job done. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.

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