Finance Reporting - Operations Leader

Believe Digital; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Believe Digital in Mumbai is seeking a Finance Reporting - Operations Leader to head Customer Reporting Operations for the Labels & Artists Solutions business. You will oversee a team of Reporting Specialists, ensure timely royalty reporting, and maintain high stakeholder satisfaction while coordinating with global teams.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, analytics, and process improvements within the Finance Operations Department, reporting to the Head of Customer Finance Operations in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 8+ years in Finance Operations or similar.
• Experience building and leading operational teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of SQL, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Customer Reporting Operations ensuring SLAs are met.
• Prioritize reporting backlog and maintain visibility.
• Lead, coach and develop Reporting Specialists.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and manage incidents.
• Drive operational excellence through documentation and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

As a Finance Reporting - Operations Leader, you will lead Believes Customer Reporting Operations for our Labels & Artists Solutions business. The position will be based in the Mumbai office and is part of the Finance Operations Department, reporting to the Head of Customer Finance Operations in Believe Mumbai office and functionally reporting to the Head of Customer Reporting team for Labels and Artists Solutions based in the France office.

You will manage a team of Customer Reporting Specialists while ensuring the timely delivery of royalty reporting services, operational excellence, and high stakeholder satisfaction. As the teams technical reference, you will oversee complex investigations, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure operational risks are identified, communicated and resolved efficiently. Your role is critical in maintaining reliable reporting operations, supporting business growth and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting Operations
  • Own the day-to-day Customer Reporting Operations and ensure service delivery meets defined SLAs.
  • Prioritize and oversee the Reporting Jira backlog, ensuring operational visibility and timely resolution of requests.
  • Monitor operational performance, identify risks early, and proactively raise critical issues when required.
  • Ensure no critical customer request or operational issue remains unattended.
• Technical Leadership
  • Act as the technical reference for complex reporting investigations and royalty-related topics.
  • Analyze financial calculations and reporting outputs to identify root causes and coordinate appropriate resolutions.
  • Use SQL and internal reporting tools to investigate operational issues and support the team on complex cases.
  • Ensure operational knowledge, investigations and procedures are properly documented and shared across the team.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of Reporting Specialists.
  • Organize daily activities, set priorities and ensure balanced workload distribution.
  • Review complex analyses and provide guidance to maintain a high level of quality and consistency.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, technical expertise and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders including Customer Care, Finance, Accounting, Revenue Ingestion, Payments and Product teams.
  • Provide clear, timely and proactive communication on ongoing investigations, operational risks and customer-impacting issues.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient resolution of operational incidents.
• Operational Excellence
  • Ensure reporting processes are executed consistently and in accordance with defined standards.
  • Drive high operational discipline through rigorous follow-up, documentation and process compliance.
  • Contribute to reducing recurring operational issues by improving documentation and sharing best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Finance Operations, Reporting Operations or another operational environment involving complex processes.
• Previous experience managing and developing operational teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex operational issues.
• Good understanding of financial data and reporting processes.
• Strong proven skills on Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (Google as well).
• Working knowledge of SQL (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY), willingness to further develop technical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail.
• Customer-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curious, rigorous and proactive in identifying operational risks.
• Experience working in an international and cross-functional environment.
• Fluency in English is required.