JP – Finance Controller

The Job

Result-oriented professional with experience in preparing, examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, budgets and other financial reports, independently handling direct and indirect tax compliance, statutory, tax and transfer pricing audits (with third-party support) and supporting business over financial/administrative topics.

Handling the finance aspects of the growing Japan entity of the group and support regional finance needs in connection with the Regional Finance framework. This is an individual contributor role.

Responsibilities:

Accounting/Controlling-

Maintenance of day-to-day accounting on SAGE for Believe Japan GK entity
Prepare and review general ledger entries and balances, to understand trends and challenge anomalies
Prepare and review and approve monthly Trial Balance, Balance Sheet & P&L’s reports
Finalisation and reporting of accounts on monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
Compliance with local GAAPs
Assisting corporate office on need basis for global consolidation of accounts
Coordinating/interaction and report building with auditors of respective entities for completion of limited reviews and year-end audit.
Coordinating/interaction and report building with various consultant appointed by group for various statutory activities and other consulting services
Provide local Management with quality financial analysis for financial results and its implication in connection with the Regional Finance framework.

Compliance-

Statutory and regulatory compliance like Consumption Tax, Corporate Income Tax, etc.
Independently handling with a support third-party statutory/tax/transfer pricing audits
Track, prepare and submit responses to various departmental notices/scrutinies/assessments

Others-

Manage relationship with third-parties service providers related to support activities (accounting, compliance, …)
Support business teams in their needs on financial/administrative topics (review of invoices, administrative procedures understanding, …)
Effective interaction with other departments, units and subsidiaries of the Company for various activities on timely basis, Management and development of financial controls and systems.
Review proposed business transactions and provide guidance to stakeholders both from accounting and compliance perspective
Identify and escalate control issues, errors and efficiency opportunities
Support regional Finance on any of the roles mentioned when requested by the Regional Management

Qualifications

Education – Finance/Audit/Accounting master degree
5 to 10 years of Experience in various finance responsibilities: accounting-controlling-financial compliance

Mandatory Skills:

The role would involve performing tasks and managing third-party provider as well meeting deadline and strive to continuously improve the quality. The candidate has to be extremely hands on and focused towards on time delivery with absolute accuracy.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment such as lack of well-defined procedures and changing work mix
Strong written and Verbal communication in English and people skill is essential. Ability to independently communicate with senior leaders in the business
Must have an eye for detail and should possess strong strategic & analytical skills
Understanding of the broad financial activities is key (from accounting to compliance including controlling …)

Desired Skills:

Must be analytical with good communication and negotiation skills and able to operate independently
Must have the capability to deal with varying business culture and adapt to a changing environment
Expected to have broad exposure to multifunctional activities in addition to strong technical financial/accounting expertise
Demonstrates a positive attitude while focusing on completing tasks or goals
A forward-thinking person with strong communication, analytical & organizational skills

Additional Information

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

JP – Head of Artist Services

The Job

As Head of Artist Services, you will lead a team of Artist Services in charge of offering and managing artist services and distribution strategies.

Sales Strategy – Define sourcing strategy and priority targets for the unit; negotiate & sign key deals with artists & management; provide strategic guidance to develop key local projects, your team and lead and conduct business reviews to key artists 
People Management – Hire, manage and motivate local AS team 
Work Organization – Structure and organise work locally and internationally, internally & externally 
Execution Control – Control local execution of global strategy & targets  
P&L, budget, performance – Owns unit P&L, monitor KPI and budgets 
Reporting – Deliver reporting, business reviews and market insights to local Business leader & HQ

Qualifications

Possess consulting skills and are client service-focused
8+ years in artist development, in a label or similar structure
Significant experience in team Management (at least 5 years)
Strong leadership skills: communication, integrity, awareness, business & strategic vision, commitment
Strong management skills: ability to structure, organise, manage and inspire the team
Excellent relationships, artist friendly
Excellent understanding of the market (practices, trends, opportunities)
Owning P&L: setting, monitoring budgets & hitting targets
Strong sense of priorities
Fluent in English and Japanese

Additional Information

Believe is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in employment, regardless of origin, sex, morals, sexual orientation, gender, age, family status pregnancy, political opinions, trade union activities, religious beliefs, physical appearance, family name, place of residence, state of health, or disability.

JP – Editorial & Marketing Partnerships Manager

The Job

日々の音楽配信DSP（デジタルサービスプロバイダー）との関係を構築・管理し、効果的なコミュニケーションプロセスを設定していただきます。また、マーケットシェアと収益の拡大を目指し、カタログ楽曲の露出を高める方法を探ります。プレイリスティングやストアでのプロモーション戦略について深い知識を持ち、DSPとのマーケティングパートナーシップを構築するとともに、アーティストディストリビューションチームと連携して革新的なマーケティングキャンペーン（コンテンツ制作、共同マーケティングなど）を考案・推進します。さらに、マーケティングレポートの作成や、KPIのモニタリング、パフォーマンス分析を行います。日本市場の競合他社の取り組みや市場動向を監視し、国際的な重要リリース（IKRs）の国内プロモーションも担当します。

役割と責任

日々のDSPとの関係構築とコミュニケーションプロセスの設定
マーケットシェアの拡大と収益の向上
カタログ楽曲露出のための施策検討
プレイリスティングとストアプロモーション戦略の構築
DSPとのマーケティングパートナーシップの開発および革新的なマーケティングキャンペーンの実行
マーケティングレポート作成、KPIモニタリング、およびパフォーマンス分析
日本市場における競合他社の取り組みや市場トレンドの監視
国際的な重要リリース（International Key Releases）の国内プロモーション

Handle day to day relationships with DSPs – set up communication process and tools;
Develop market share and revenue;
Explore ways to further our catalogue visibility;
Develop strong knowledge on playlisting and on-store promotion strategies;
Develop marketing partnerships with DSPs – imagine, build and deploy innovating marketing campaigns with top retailers (content creation, co-marketing, etc) in coordination with Artist Distribution team;
Reporting and Performances – deliver trade marketing reports to all teams, monitor KPI and analyse performances;
Monitor local market practices – competitive initiatives and local market trends in Japan
International – promote IKRs (International Key Releases) in Japan

Qualifications

音楽に情熱を持っている方
データ分析が得意な方
マルチタスクをこなし、複数のプロジェクトを同時に優先順位をつけて管理できる能力
日本国内のデジタル音楽サービス全般に関する知識
優れた文章力と口頭でのコミュニケーション能力
高いモチベーションと業務管理遂行能力、時間管理能力に優れた方
ポジティブな姿勢を持ち、チームで協力できる方
英語と日本語が堪能な方
音楽マーケティングにおける3〜4年の経験、アーティストマーケティングの知識・経験

Passionate about Music
Good in reading data and data analysis
Ability to multitask, priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Knowledge of all digital music services in Japan
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated, structured and organized priority with excellent time management skills
A team player with positive attitude
Fluent in English and local native language
3 – 4 years in marketing music and good knowledge/ experience in artist marketing

Additional Information

Believeは、出身、人種、民族、国籍、性別、性的指向、社会経済的地位、年齢、婚姻やパートナーの有無、妊娠や出産、身体的能力、宗教的信念、政治的信念、その他のイデオロギーにかかわらず、平等な待遇を強く推進しています。

JP – Senior People Business Partner

The Job

Enable business and function leaders by building strong partnership with all stakeholders to deliver value-added services on people-related matters in alignment to the organisation’s mission and objectives
Work closely with the business and function leaders and HR to facilitate change management and effective implementation of people-related policies, processes, and guidelines that directly supports business strategies
Drive the talent management process, including managing talent acquisition, talent development in collaboration with all key stakeholders
Support the implementation of HR projects such as compensation benchmarking, HRIS implementation, etc
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to people managers (e.g. coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions) to manage and resolve employee relations issues
Work closely with management and employees to enhance employee work experience, improve engagement and retention and drives organisational excellence

Qualifications

More than 10 years of human resource leadership experiences in a fast-growing environment (technology, services, media, entertainment)
Experience and comfortable working in a start-up environment
Demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and a good people manager
Strong ability to engage and manage interpersonal relationships across all levels
Resourceful with high energy level, result-orientated, self-starter, team player and able to thrive in a fluid and dynamic environment
Possess excellent influencing and interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and able to develop and forge positive professional relationships with all levels of the organisation
Possess strong analytical skills and able to solve complex issues quickly and creatively
Good team player, a self-starter; ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Fluent in English and Japanese language (at least JLPT N1)

Additional Information

Believe is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in employment, regardless of origin, sex, morals, sexual orientation, gender, age, family status, pregnancy, political opinions, trade union activities, religious beliefs, physical appearance, family name, place of residence, state of health, or disability.

JP – Business Developer Associate, Label

The Job

Utilising your network, market analysis, business, label, and artist relations, you will be able to source and identify labels & artists. You would have the opportunity to develop your career by working cross-functionally with our international team across the globe, have access to the best-in-class innovative music technology products in the music industry.

As the Business Development person for Believe in Japan, you will define and implement the sourcing and acquisitions strategy for labels & artists. Carrying out first discussions with labels and artists and their management, you will identify their needs and share the perfect offer with our Local Head of Label & Artist Solutions. You will take and lead the contract negotiation.

If you are someone who like to be part of a new business launch in a fast-growing international company, don’t hesitate to apply and meet us!

Responsibilities:

1. Develop your Music Industry Network and Identify key labels & artists:

Contribute to company growth by sourcing label & artist leads in the Japan market from all types and levels by utilizing your network.
Support the improvement of Japan’s business strategy and execution with Head of Label and Artist Solutions (LAS).
Develop localized key sales tools to enable Sales team to approach prospect businesses.

2. Qualify label & artist potential, tailor offer to prospects and close deals:

Assess label & artists potential, estimate deal value, and collect information to manage the sales pipeline in compliance with defined business rules.
Build knowledge of company’s different types of deals to cater to label & artist needs
Manage and update company’s CRM system daily.
Present opportunities to your local teams and coordinate with Head of LAS to validate deal offers.
Carry out meetings with prospective clients to pitch our services and follow up through negotiations until signing, working with the local team.
Analyze and report progress, and seek constant improvements with the team.

3. Identify Market Trends and market dynamics and report to management:

Audit and identify emerging label & artists market trends by attending meetings, gigs, showcases, conferences, and other events to represent Believe and your key clients.

Build strong relationships with labels, artists, management, and the local industry (music lawyers etc.).
Inform internal team about market evolution.

4. Alignment of clients and internal stakeholders:

Ensure streamlined communication with all stakeholders
Ensure the best transition with the team that will handle customer’s day-to-day relationship and support (especially account management team)

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we consider the following as critical skills:

Results driven; Target oriented
More than 5 years of experience in a music industry or similar role in a record label, distributor, fan & audience development, artist management, entertainment IP management
Proven track record in sales, closing deals in a fast-growing company (technology, services, media, entertainment)
Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English
Ability to quickly build and develop a rapport through friendliness, positive attitude and listening skills
Strong leadership or ability to keep team members motivated