Financial Controller

Company Description

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). 

www.believe.com 

Ready to #setthetone with Believe? 

Job Description

The Financial Controller is responsible for DMC Music’s financial accounting,including financial statement review, month end close process, balance sheet review and reconciliations, audit and tax activities. The Finance Controller make sure that policies and procedures of the company are applied.

The Finance Controller will have the following responsibilities:

•  Oversees and/or manages accounting functions, treasury, financial planning and budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, forecasting.
• Establishes and maintains effective financial management ensuring sound business practices, compliance with internal control and local rules
• Manages day to day financial topics
• Supervises monthly balancing of books and monthly account reviews; prepare and presents monthly financial statements. 
•  Ensures all financial reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepares and presents budget and financial reports, prepares and develops financial plan modifications and recommendations. Communicates and disseminates information/results to management.
•  Perform analytical reviews of the monthly operating results to ensure the reasonability and accuracy of reports
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and projections to effectively manage cash balances
• Coordinates annual independent audit
• Provides all financial, tax & legal reporting activities according to Groupe rules
• Ensure of the successful central implementation of local artists contracts (supervise templates, check contracts, handle local admin compliance, manage local rights such as booking, sync and branding contracts with external partners, etc.)
•    Ensures compliance with statutory payroll and property tax reporting. 
•    Assists with company strategic planning
•   Assists with special projects as required
•  Other related duties as assigned by management upon requirement

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6 – 7 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, financial controlling, and reporting.
• Previous experience in external audit at one of the Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) is required.
• Proven experience in management reporting and budgeting within a corporate environment, preferably in a multinational company, is required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local statutory accounting standards, and applicable tax regulations.
• Solid understanding of month-end and year-end closing processes, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monitoring financial performance against budget and prior-year results.
• Experience in preparing monthly management reporting packages and presenting financial insights, key performance indicators, and variance explanations to senior management.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify financial risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Good knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, and financial compliance processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; proficiency in SAP or similar systems is an advantage.
• Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting tools is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
• A proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.