Senior FP&A Manager - Wholesale

Dr. Martens plc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount 65% footwear and 50%

Rooftop office

401(k) plans

Employee Assistance Program

DM Foundation

Job summary

Dr. Martens is seeking a Senior FP&A Manager to lead planning, forecasting, and performance management across Wholesale. This role partners with channel leadership to ensure financial decisions are grounded in robust analysis and aligned with strategic priorities.

The position focuses on budgeting, variance analysis, and ROI assessment for pricing, promotions, and market entries, with strong emphasis on margin optimisation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field.
• Proven FP&A experience in retail/consumer industries.
• Strong Excel, Power BI and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning for assigned channels.
• Deliver monthly results with variance analysis and insights.
• Provide ROI analysis for pricing, promotions, and market entries.
• Improve margin and mix, driving gross margin improvement.
• Monitor Opex and drive cost efficiency.
• Maintain Power BI dashboards for real-time KPIs.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modelling

Power BI

Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

OneStream

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

• 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
• 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 solutionsSelf-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
• 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

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 [e-mail] 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.