Head of Finance

Wonder Studios is an AI-native film and content studio redefining how stories are told. The Head of Finance will lead the finance and operations team, manage financial reporting, and ensure the company is financially sharp and ready for Series A funding.

Responsibilities:

• Own all financial reporting, management accounts, P&L, and runway analysis
• Active cash flow and treasury management across UK and US
• Board-level financial reporting, investor updates, and commercial sign-off on deals - payment terms, pricing, and upfront structures
• Own and evolve the financial model as the business grows
• Revenue forecasting and pipeline-to-budget tracking across agency, IP, and marketplace
• Bull and bear scenario modelling as we approach Series A
• Regular retro and modelling cadence - actuals vs. forecast, with clear conclusions
• Own rate cards across staff and freelance
• Pricing strategy in partnership with GTM and production leads
• Oversee payroll across UK, US, and contractors
• R&D tax credits, VAT, and financial compliance
• Own external accountant and tax advisor relationships
• Build the financial narrative and data room for our Series A
• Quarterly investor reporting to Atomico, LocalGlobe, and Blackbird
• Cap table management and oversight
• Lead a small finance and ops team with HR support
• Own vendor relationships and central operational infrastructure
• Drive the process and infrastructure improvements that make Wonder run better as we scale