Senior Manager - Core Projects

ACCA Careers; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Office perks

Wellbeing

Transparency

Sustainability

Job summary

Believe is seeking a Senior Finance Transformation professional to lead process optimization and automation across transactional finance activities. You will coordinate Finance, IT, Operations and regional teams, driving end-to-end improvements and standardization.

The role requires 8–10 years in project management within Finance transformation or consulting, with strong FP&A knowledge and experience in automation tools.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in project or program management, ideally in Finance Transformation or consulting (Big 4).
• Strong understanding of P2P, O2C, R2R and FP&A processes and related systems.
• Six sigma certification and PMP are a plus.
• Experience in finance process optimization, standardization and automation, with ability to drive scalable improvements.
• Knowledge of automation tools and AI-enabled solutions to support efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance process transformation initiatives across P2P, O2C, R2R for end-to-end optimization.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, IT, Operations and regions/BUs.
• Define project scope, objectives and success metrics with Finance stakeholders.
• Governance: monitor performance, manage dependencies, escalate risks as needed.
• Drive change management, training and user adoption in collaboration with Change Management.

Skills

Finance transformation

Process optimization

Automation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

ACCA affiliate or member / Chartered Accountant

Tools

Alteryx

N8N

AI tools

Job description

About Believe

Believe is one of the world’s leading digital music companies. Believe’s mission is to develop local artists and labels in the digital ecosystem by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development. Its 2,020 employees in more than 50 countries aim to support local artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness, and transparency. To support our fast-growing presence on all continents, we are constantly looking for new Believers to join us and make a stronger and more positive impact on the music industry! Believe is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: BLV, ISIN: FR0014003FE9). Ready to #setthetone with Believe?

No. of Positions: 1

Location: Mumbai

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

• 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
• Governance & Risk Management:
  • Ensure implementation and maintenance of governance frameworks and reporting standards.
  • Monitor project performance, manage dependencies, and elevate risks or delays when needed.
• 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.
• 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: 8 - 10 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

• ACCA affiliate or member / Chartered Accountant

Benefits @Believe:

• #Flexibility – Just punch in leaves, not intime 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.

Disclosure

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,