Head of Group Reporting

Dr. Martens; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned British footwear brand is seeking a Head of Group Reporting to lead financial reporting and consolidation. This key role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance, and providing technical accounting advice. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with senior external reporting experience, strong leadership skills, and a proactive attitude. Hybrid working arrangements and various perks are included.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Welcome to the family free pair of Docs

'Buy as you Earn' Share scheme

65% off all Docs

Private healthcare

A dedicated culture team

2 paid volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with senior external reporting experience within a publicly listed company.
• Experience in preparing Group accounts and IFRS financial statements.
• Good understanding of best practice controls in finance.

Responsibilities

• Owning group consolidation and statutory accounts.
• Leading the Group Reporting team.
• Providing technical accounting advice.

Skills

Senior external reporting experience

Group accounts preparation

Technical accounting knowledge

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

OneStream

D365

Job description

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 GIG

This is a high impact finance role, reporting to the Director of Financial Control & Reporting. This role will lead delivery of Financial Reporting for the Group, working closely with members of the Finance Leadership team (FLT) across all sub-teams.

The Head of Group Reporting will lead the Group Reporting team within the head office with the key responsibility for the delivery of both internal and external reporting for the Group. They will also be responsible for providing technical and commercial accounting advice when needed, and delivering all financial reporting to a high standard to specified deadlines.

As our Head of Group Reporting, you will be responsible for:

• Owning group consolidation, internal and external reporting, and statutory accounts.
• Leading the Group Reporting team who are responsible for monthly consolidated management information, partnering with commercial finance on analysis and board reporting.
• Partnering with Investor Relations and finance teams across the business.
• Driving process improvement and efficiencies.
• Providing technical accounting advice and preparing board-level papers.
• Managing relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth audit process.
• Collaborating closely with Financial Planning and Analysis, Transactional Finance, and Global Accounting & Control.
• Leading and developing your team to deliver excellence in reporting and compliance.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

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

• Qualified accountant with senior external reporting experience within a publicly listed company that operates to tight deadlines.
• Experience in preparing Group accounts and IFRS financial statements for external publication and up to date technical accounting knowledge is essential.
• Good understanding of best practice controls in finance, with proven experience of building processes within teams.
• Commercially astute and flexible with the ability to identify opportunities and implement practical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience of leading teams and fostering innovation and collaboration.
• A strong communicator with the ability to present and facilitate at a senior and Board level and cascade information across all levels and geographies.
• Disciplined approach to production and documentation of work.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and deliver high quality work while meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to use own initiative to spot potential problems and propose solutions.
• Prior experience with OneStream and D365 preferred but not essential.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• Private healthcare
• 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.

Application closing date - Friday the 10th of October 2025