Finance Transformation Manager- Core Projects

Believe; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility – punch in leaves, not in/

Office perks – foosball, events, music

Wellbeing – multilingual support

Transparency – disclosure in secondary

Sustainability – CSR participation

Job summary

Believe is seeking a seasoned Core Projects Team Member within the Group Finance Transformation to lead end-to-end process optimization across P2P, O2C, R2R and FP&A, driving standardization, automation and data integrity. You will coordinate with Finance, IT, Operations and regional teams to implement scalable improvements.

The role reports to the Head of Core Projects Finance in India. ideal candidates have 6–8 years in finance project management, Six Sigma and PMP as a plus, with hands-on

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of project or program management experience, preferably in Finance Transformation or Consulting (Big 4).
• Strong understanding of Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A) and finance systems (accounting, budgeting).
• Six Sigma and PMP certifications are a plus.
• Experience with process automation tools and AI-enabled solutions (e.g. Alteryx, N8N, AI tools).

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance transformation and end-to-end process optimization across transactional processes.
• Drive projects with timely and high-quality delivery aligned to Finance priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across regions and BUs for improvements and change management.
• Identify inefficiencies and automation opportunities to enable scalable improvements.
• Support implementation and enhancement of Finance systems and workflows (procurement).
• Ensure data quality, process integrity and compliance throughout transformation initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives and success metrics with Finance stakeholders.
• Monitor governance and report on project performance; escalate risks as needed.

Skills

Project management

Finance processes

PMP

Six Sigma

Alteryx

N8N

AI tools

Agile

PRINCE2

Stakeholder management

Education

CA / MBA in Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Budgeting software

ERP/Finance systems

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

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.

Believe is a simplified joint-stock company under French law. Learn more at www.believe.com Ready to #setthetone with Believe?

Job Description

Position Overview:

• As part of the Group Finance Transformation department, the Core Projects Team Member will lead Finance process improvement and transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on process optimization, standardization and automation across transactional Finance activities.
• The role involves coordinating cross-functional initiatives across Finance, IT, Operations and other departments, while collaborating with stakeholders across regions and Business Units.
• The incumbent will report to the Head of Core Projects Finance based in India.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Finance Process & Transformation Delivery : process optimization & automation expertise

• Lead Finance transformation and process improvement initiatives with a focus on end-to-end transactional processes optimization (P2P, O2C, R2R), process standardization and operational efficiency.
• Drive Finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Finance priorities, ensuring timely and 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, and contribute to scalable improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of Finance systems and workflows (e.g. procurement).
• Ensure data quality, process integrity and compliance throughout transformation and optimization initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives and success metrics in collaboration with Finance stakeholders

2. Governance & Risk Management:

• Ensure implementation and maintenance of governance frameworks and reporting standards.
• Monitor project performance, manage dependencies, and escalates risks or delays when needed.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership:

• Act as a key point of contact for project sponsors and executive stakeholders.
• Drive alignment across business functions and geographies.
• Participate with other Finance transformation initiative through internal communication and stakeholder engagement across projects.

4. Change & Communication Strategy:

• Ensure effective change management practices are embedded into all core projects.
• Collaborate with the Change Management team to support training, communication, and user adoption activities.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Must have:

• Experience: 6 - 8 years in project or program management, ideally within a Finance Transformation or Consulting environment (Big 4).
• Strong understanding of Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R and FP&A) and finance systems (e.g. accounting, budgeting)
• Six sigma certification & PMP certification is a plus
• Strong experience in Finance process optimization, standardization and automation, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and drive scalable operational improvements.
• Knowledge of process automation tools and AI-enabled solutions (e.g. Alteryx, N8N, AI tools) to support operational efficiency and process optimization.
• Project Skills:
• Strong experience in Finance process optimization, automation and standardization, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements across transactional processes.
• Proven experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives in complex Finance environments.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (Agile, PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• People Skill: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across international and matrixed operational structures.
• Mindset: Strategic thinker with strong operational execution; thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and influencing skills;
• Fluency in English

Qualifications

CA / MBA in Finance / Masters degree (post graduate) in Finance

Additional Information

Benefits @Believe:

• #Flexibility – Just punch in leaves, not in time and out time
• #Office perks – a game of foosball, table tennis to bat the afternoon lacklustre, 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.

Disclaimer:

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.

• Contract type: Regular