Finance Business Controller LAS
Job Summary
The LAS Business Controlling team is looking for a new Senior Business Controller. This team is part
of Central Finance focusing on the LAS Business Line and covering all geographies.
Label & Artist Solutions (LAS) Business Line is a strategic pillar of Believes growth providing tailored
distribution marketing and development solutions to labels and artists worldwide. By combining local
expertise with global scale and advanced digital capabilities LAS supports partners at every stage of
their development driving sustainable growth and long-term value this context the LAS
Controlling team acts as a key Finance Business Partner supporting performance monitoring
strategic decision-making and the continuous optimization of the business model.
Role Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Business Controller to join our LAS Business Controlling team of 3
persons. Working within a PE-backed company you will operate in a dynamic international
environment where you will support 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
insights and enhanced decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
A. Financial Controlling
- Perform monthly closing tasks related to business topics (Accruals on royalties risks on
advances) on P&L and Balance sheet
- Support the analytical review monthly from Revenue to EBITDA including working capital
and ROCE analysis to ensure that actuals are properly reflecting the business
- Play a key role in driving automation process rationalization and efficiency improvements
across all closing activities by collaborating with other teams (AS Controlling Methods &
Referentials)
B. Business partnering :
- Support the business in its monitoring and transformation in close collaboration with LAS
Central Sales team:
- Contribute to the design of 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 a business partner with local sales and finance teams
C. Support & animate Budget & Forecast process for LAS Business Line :
- Set the framework to ensure with Central Sales team that budget exercise enables us to
track the proper execution of the strategy and / or Group BP
- Oversee integrity of budgeting tools and collaborate with Methods & Referentials and Project
teams for tools enhancement (continuous improvement of the EPM).
- Support local teams / business teams during budget process challenge their projections to
ensure we meet financial objectives
Qualifications :
Qualifications and required Skills:
- Bachelors or Masters 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 Sheet and PowerPoint/Slides
- Hands-on experience with Power BI PowerQuery/AppScript and Generative AI tools is 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 is essential.
- Proactive contributor to the ongoing evolution of the finance function.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills to work across departments.
Additional Information :
SET THE TONE
Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!
At all stages of their careers Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry.
We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world.
We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists.
We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE who grow every day to develop their potential We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive.
ROCK THE JOB
Tailor-made training and coaching program
Remote working policy
A wellness program Pauses with many activities and animations in-house
Access to Eutelmed a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist
A healthy and eco-responsible company restaurant
Individual or family health insurance
CSE benefits
A rooftop
A gym with free classes
SING IN HARMONY
Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) wellbeing and the planet.
Implementation of the sustainable mobility package Forfait mobilité durable > Reimbursement of up to 600 for public transport/low carbon footprint
5 calendar days 2nd parent leave with 100% pay (in addition to the legal paternity or adoption leave)
We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age disability gender race religion and sexual orientation.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Believe is one of the worlds leading digital music companies. Believes mission is to develop independent artists and labels in the digital world by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development. Believes passionate team ... View more