BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MANAGER - FINANCE SYSTEMS

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 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

It is an exciting time for Dr. Martens as we continue a journey of significant growth, expansion, and improvement. The DM Technology team is at the core of this – transforming technology into a key business enabler. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on, outcome focussed technology lead, fulfilling a newly transformed role in our global product and agile organisation. You are passionate about technology, enjoy coaching people for success and have a deep understanding of Finance processes.

This pivotal role will focus on our Finance function and how they can use technology to enhance their operations. You will possess an up-to-date view of leading practice in this area and will play a technical lead role across all BAU activities as well as continuous business and systems improvement initiatives at a global level. You will report to the Domain Delivery Lead for our Corporate domain, working with a globally distributed team and building strong partnerships with functional Finance leaders in all regions.

As our Business Solutions Manager for Finance Systems, you will be responsible for:

• Act as a key member of the Finance product team, part of the Corporate domain, attending and participating in agile ceremonies.
• Lead the delivery of finance systems activity to the Finance function – month-end, period-end, issue investigation and resolution, reporting, scenario analysis.
• Support the continual improvement of the Finance product team through technology, via but not limited to:
• Development of cross-functional process design
• Adoption of business systems and operational best practices
• Implementation of conventions & standards (including agreed terminology)
• Advice on optimal solutions available for immediate business process requirements
• Support relationships and management of service levels with third-party service and solution providers.
• Pro-actively engage Finance stakeholders in order to influence key business decisions and conduct regular “operational service reviews” to confirm plans, prioritisation and delivery are in-line with stakeholder expectation.
• Hire, onboard, develop and retain a high-performing team of IT professionals. You’ll have direct line management responsibility for Business Solutions Specialists within the DM Finance product teams.
• Ensure that there is sufficient systems process documentation and that security controls are robust and working in line with expectations.
• You will bring the outside in & keep up to date with emerging technology developments within the Microsoft D365 space, updating business stakeholders of pipeline improvements and the value they could bring.
• In a technology context, working with the domain leadership team, you will support internal customers, including the CFO and Finance Leadership team to develop and iterate the Finance technology strategy.
• Partner closely with the Finance team to get the most out of Microsoft D365; inspiring them with technology solutions and the value they bring.
• Direct the development and subsequent delivery of future systems roadmaps to support the future operating model for the Finance function.
• Analyse requirements, design, specify and implement technology solutions in line with the business and Finance strategy that will add value to the business.

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

• Ideally have experience as a Finance workstream lead or senior member of the team.
• Experience with agile ways of working.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Dynamics AX/365FO (essential).
• You’ll have a strong accounting background and understand financial business processes
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and integrations.
• You will be a strong people manager and role model with a track record of developing a high-performing team of professionals and maximising engagement.
• Combination of detail orientation and big picture thinking, able to develop testing strategy and translate this into business plans that deliver the right outcomes.
• Comfortable writing clear business documentation, such as business process documents, technical specifications and training documents.
• Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly.

This role plays a key part of our Corporate domain so your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below:

• Great leadership and relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork
• You’ll partner effectively with the wider IT team to build a highly engaged team – you’ll embed a collaborative culture and ensure the team have direction, guidance & support; coaching will be your go-to
• You will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self-awareness; you’ll prioritise the development of those around you and will take an active role in creating other future leaders
• 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 family free pair of docs
• 65% off all docs
• A dedicated culture team focusing on wellness and charity.
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• 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.