Managing Director Operations Japan (HF)

Role Overview

The Managing Director Operations Japan is a senior executive leadership role responsible for
the operational excellence structural transformation and financial discipline of Believe Group in
Japan. The role co-owns the P&L strategic execution and overall business performance in close
collaboration with the President APAC and each business lines and entity leaders. The MD
Operations works in close partnership with these leaders and is accountable for translating
strategy into operational reality ensuring organizational alignment financial rigor and
disciplined execution across the territory.

The position is designed to act as a strong operational partner to the business enabling business
leaders to focus on growth artists and commercial development while ensuring the
organization operates

complex and diverse environment. This includes structural integration cultural alignment
operating model redesign process harmonization and strategic repositioning. The MD
Operations Japan also plays a central role in the evaluation execution and full operational
integration of any M&A transaction in the territory ensuring value creation is effectively
delivered post-closing.

The position reports directly to the President APAC.
The role requires deep understanding of the Japanese ecosystem combined with the ability to
apply international business principles governance standards and performance culture. Full
fluency in English is mandatory.

Main Responsibilities

1. Co-Ownership of P&L & Operational Leadership

Co-own financial performance and strategic execution with the President APAC.
Ensure disciplined execution of agreed strategy across all business lines.
Drive margin improvement and operational efficiency.
Implement robust KPI frameworks and performance tracking.
Ensure compliance with Group accounting reporting and governance standards.

2. Integration & Transformation Leadership

Lead full integration of the legacy business into Group operating standards.
Redesign operating model to align with Group strategy.
Pivot business model where required (revenue mix cost structure positioning).
Lead organizational redesign and workforce alignment.
Manage change in a potentially resistant environment.
Establish a performance-driven and accountable culture.

3. Go-To-Market Strategy & Business Model Evolution

Translate Business lines strategy into executable local roadmap.
Align both business units under a unified GTM approach.
Design scalable processes to support growth.
Design KPIs and optimization levers on customer experience retention and
monetization KPI.
Design KPIs and optimization levers on pricing commercial structure and margins.

4. Support Functions Oversight

Oversee Finance Legal HR sales ops functions.
Lead financial planning budgeting and forecasting.
Ensure local regulatory compliance and governance discipline.
Conduct talent review and leadership development.
Drive data-driven decision making.

5. Back-End & Central Coordination

Optimize workflows between Japan and central teams.
Ensure alignment with Group product tech and rights teams.
Harmonize supply chain and reporting structures.
Act as primary bridge between Japan and APAC President/Central leadership.

6. M&A Strategic Projects & Integration

Conduct operational due diligence on potential targets including assessment of
organization processes systems reporting standards cost structure and scalability.
Identify operational risks integration complexity and execution constraints.
Contribute to valuation work by validating synergy assumptions cost rationalization
opportunities and integration feasibility.
Support transaction structuring to ensure alignment with operational integration
objectives.
Design and lead the post-merger integration roadmap (finance HR legal reporting
product tech rights and supply chain).
Drive harmonization of processes and governance standards.
Implement performance tracking to ensure synergy capture and value delivery.
Lead cultural integration and management alignment.
Ensure acquired entities are fully embedded into Group operating model within agreed
timelines.

7. Strategic Sparring Partner to APAC President

Provide analytical support and scenario modeling.
Anticipate risks and propose structural improvements.
Contribute actively to long-term Japan strategy.

Qualifications :

15 years of senior leadership experience in operations transformation or general
management.
Proven track record in integration restructuring or large-scale transformation.
Experience managing complex multi-entity environments.
Experience operating in Japan in a senior leadership role.
Exposure to digital tech media services or platform businesses preferred.
Consulting or transformation background is a strong plus.

Executive leadership and decision-making authority.
Change and transformation management.
Strong financial and operational acumen.
Cross-cultural leadership capability.
Fluency in English required; Japanese native or near-native strongly preferred.

Additional Information :

SET THE TONE WITH US:

Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!  

At all stages of their careers Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. 

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. 

We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists. 

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE who grow every day to develop their potential We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. 

ROCK THE JOB 

• Tailor-made training and coaching program 

• Remote working policy

• A wellness program Pauses with many activities and animations in-house

• Access to Eutelmed a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist

• A healthy and eco-responsible company restaurant

• Individual or family health insurance

• CSE benefits 

• A rooftop

• A gym with free classes

SING IN HARMONY 

• Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) wellbeing and the planet.

• Implementation of the sustainable mobility package Forfait mobilité durable > Reimbursement of up to 600 for public transport/low carbon footprint

• 5 calendar days 2nd parent leave with 100% pay (in addition to the legal paternity or adoption leave)

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age disability gender race religion and sexual orientation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time