Anywhere About The WONDER Project
We are excited to introduce The WONDER Project, a transformative new media company for the global faith and values audience. We understand the profound impact that stories have on our lives, and our purpose is to tell stories that restore faith in things worth believing in that will endure for generations. Guided by the principles of courage, collaboration, excellence and service, we strive to see the world through different perspectives, recognizing that empathy fosters understanding and unity.
We are looking for motivated team members who are passionate about their craft and hungry to make a meaningful impact through their work. On our team, we value creativity, curiosity, kindness and a bias towards action. Those with a desire for growth, experience and opportunity who can excel in a dynamic and lean organization will fit right in. We welcome you to join us on this journey, where our work is a testament to our unwavering commitment to restoring faith in things worth believing in.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a VP of Financial Planning and Analysis to play a key role on our growing finance team. As the leader of our FP&A team, you will influence the strategic direction of the business through insightful analysis and business partnering. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and communication skills as well as experience telling the company’s “story” to executives, the board and strategic partners. The position will report to the Head of Finance & Corporate Development, and will have an active role in business strategy discussions.
Location: Prefer Los Angeles
Day to Day:
- Provide financial modeling, analysis, and decision support for key initiatives
- Own ultimates for our TV shows and films in partnership with Head of Originals
- Partner closely with senior executives and key stakeholders across the business
- Focus on revenue growth, customer acquisition and retention
- Establish, track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and unit economics
- Prepare and supervise long-range strategic planning models
- Develop executive, Board of Directors, and investor presentation material with a clear narrative
- Analyze and identify macro trends and drivers of growth, scalability and sustainability across the studio operations and subscription businesses
- Build ad-hoc analyses to drive business strategy and improve efficiency
- Develop industry and peer company performance benchmarks
What you bring to the table:
- Proven experience in finance or FP&A
- Track record of meeting or exceeding business objectives
- Executive presence and excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of working closely with executive team members
- Ability to convert the theoretical to the practical
- Knowledge of SEC disclosure requirements and filings
- Technical competence with U.S. GAAP
- Self-starter able to work with minimal guidance in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or similar field; MBA preferred
It would be great if you also had:
- Experience in both the studio and streaming businesses
- Experience leading through change
- Experience building a team
- Public & private company experience
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $175,000 – $250,000
Bonus Range: 20% – 30% of base salary
Equity participation in management option pool (Series A company)
Benefits, FSA, 401k
The Wonder Project, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, The Wonder Project, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Wonder Project, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.