Business Controller - Senior Leader

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency.  

Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe offers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher.

Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers.

With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 leading industry awards.

Learn more at www.believe.com

We are looking for a passionate and driven Business Controller to join our dynamic Finance team. The ideal candidate will lead the Business Controlling team in management reporting (MIS), budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This role also includes cross-functional collaboration and the use of digital tools for automation, insights, and enhanced decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Financial Controlling

• Lead in month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensuring efficient cash management
• Ensuring closing related activities are accurately and timely completed
• Ensuring finance controllers are well supported during audit activity and addressing audit queries efficiently
• Support business teams in processes

B. Business Partnering & Performance Monitoring

B1. Business Partnering:

• Budget: Lead/support all the budget/re-forecast activities in co-ordination with Support functions and business teams including the messaging in presentations esp. identifying gaps in Business Plan vs budget.
• Periodic review of Business performance between Business Plan and Budget
• Effective Cost analysis and ensuring timelines are met
• Creation and follow through of local calendar for as per group submission.
• Support Head of Finance in Pre and Post QBR discussions with business and at group level

B2. Performance Monitoring:

• Leverage Central dashboards for drawing actionable insights to support effective performance review discussions with business teams
• Create & manage high-impact dashboards, financial reports, and presentations for senior leadership
• Consistent, timely & accurate submission of MIS including finance deck with action-oriented commentaries.
• Supporting business with qualitative analysis and incorporating new KPIs in our MIS
• Manage structured business databases for quick turnaround on ad hoc analysis.

C. Finance Projects:

• Supporting projects which will lead in simplifying performance management and also ensure that the long-term objective of the organization is achieved.
• Supporting Business in any Due diligences / Business Development deals by providing strategic and financial inputs.

Required Skills:

• 9 - 11 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Finance, or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft / Google Suite
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, 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.
• A self-starter with a learning mindset and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• A curious, analytical mind with a passion for numbers and technology.
• Proactive contributor to the ongoing evolution of the finance function.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills to work across departments.

• Chartered Accountant or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

#Flexibility – Just punch in leaves, not intime and out time 

#Office perks – a game of foosball, table tennis to bat the afternoon lackluster, free event pass for exclusive and limited shows, music subscription, etc 

#Wellbeing – Caring by EUTELMED, professionals are at your disposal for advice and support, in your own language and culture 

#Transperancy – engaged in secondary activity just disclose it to us 

#Sustainability – You can be a part of CSR program, represent yourself as a #shaper and contribute to a better future. 

Additional information:

Believe strongly promotes equal treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.