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Believe, a global artist development company operating in 50+ countries with 2,000+ employees, is seeking a Senior Business Controller to join the Label & Artist Solutions (LAS) Business Controlling team in Paris. The LAS Business Line is a strategic pillar providing tailored distribution, marketing, and development solutions to labels and artists worldwide.
You will work within a PE-backed company in a dynamic international environment, supporting the Head of Label & Artist Solutions Controlling in financial closing and analysis. This role involves extensive cross-functional and global collaboration with central and local sales teams, alongside the use and improvement of digital tools for automation and enhanced decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Controlling: Perform monthly closing tasks related to business topics (accruals on royalties, risks on advances) on P&L and Balance Sheet. Support analytical review monthly from Revenue to EBITDA, including working capital and ROCE analysis. Drive automation, process rationalization, and efficiency improvements across closing activities by collaborating with other teams.
Business Partnering: Support the business in monitoring and transformation in close collaboration with LAS Central Sales team. Contribute to designing a structured analytical framework to monitor LAS performance and drive strategic decisions. Support initiatives to optimize business line working capital, cash flow, and capital allocation. Act as a business partner with local sales and finance teams.
Budget & Forecast Process: Set the framework to ensure the budget exercise enables tracking proper execution of strategy and Group BP. Oversee integrity of budgeting tools and collaborate with Methods & Referentials and Project teams for tool enhancement. Support local and business teams during budget process, challenging projections to ensure financial objectives are met.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- 5-6 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Finance, Audit/TS, or similar role
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides
- Hands-on experience with Power BI, PowerQuery/AppScript, and Generative AI tools (highly preferred)
- Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Working proficiency in English and French (essential)
- Proactive contributor to the ongoing evolution of the finance function
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
