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Believe, a global artist development company operating in 50+ countries, is seeking a Manager for Core Projects within the Group Finance Transformation department. This role leads finance process improvement and transformation initiatives with a strong focus on process optimization, standardization, and automation across transactional finance activities.
You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives spanning Finance, IT, Operations, and other departments while collaborating with stakeholders across regions and business units. Reporting to the Head of Core Projects Finance (India-based), you will drive strategic finance transformation and continuous improvement aligned with organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end finance process optimization initiatives (P2P, O2C, R2R) with emphasis on standardization and operational efficiency
- Drive finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across regions and business units to support process improvements and change management
- Identify process inefficiencies, risks, and automation opportunities; contribute to scalable improvement initiatives
- Support implementation and enhancement of finance systems and workflows (e.g., procurement)
- Ensure data quality, process integrity, and compliance throughout transformation initiatives
- Define project scope, objectives, and success metrics in collaboration with finance stakeholders
- Ensure implementation and maintenance of governance frameworks and reporting standards
- Monitor project performance, manage dependencies, and escalate risks or delays
- Act as key point of contact for project sponsors and executive stakeholders
- Drive alignment across business functions and geographies
- Embed effective change management practices into all core projects
- Collaborate with change management teams to support training, communication, and user adoption
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Requirements:
- 6–8 years of experience in project or program management, ideally within Finance Transformation or Big 4 consulting
- Strong understanding of finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A) and finance systems (accounting, budgeting)
- Strong experience in finance process optimization, standardization, and automation with ability to identify inefficiencies and drive scalable operational improvements
- Knowledge of process automation tools and AI-enabled solutions (e.g., Alteryx, N8N, AI tools)
- Proven experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives in complex finance environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across international and matrixed operational structures
- Strategic thinker with strong operational execution; thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; fluency in English
- CA (Chartered Accountant), MBA in Finance, or Master's degree in Finance (postgraduate)
- Six Sigma certification and PMP certification are a plus
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (Agile, PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus
