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Believe, a global artist development company operating in 50+ countries, is seeking a Senior Business Controller to join the Label & Artist Solutions (LAS) Business Controlling team in Paris. This team of 3 reports to the Head of LAS Controlling and serves as a key Finance Business Partner within a PE-backed, fast-growing organization.
The LAS Business Line is a strategic pillar of Believe's growth, providing tailored distribution, marketing, and development solutions to labels and artists worldwide. You will operate in a dynamic international environment supporting performance monitoring, strategic decision-making, and continuous optimization of the business model.
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 from Revenue to EBITDA, including working capital and ROCE analysis. Drive automation, process rationalization, and efficiency improvements across closing activities through collaboration with other teams.
Business Partnering: Support the business in monitoring and transformation in close collaboration with the LAS Central Sales team. Contribute to designing a structured analytical framework to monitor LAS performance and drive strategic decisions. Support initiatives to optimize 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 on tools enhancement. Support local and business teams during budget process, challenging projections to ensure financial objectives are met.
The role involves extensive cross-functional and global collaboration with central and local sales teams, alongside use and improvement of digital tools for automation, insights, and enhanced decision-making.
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/Transaction Services, 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
