At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop financial planning scenarios and enhance AI training datasets.
- Company: Join a leading AI research lab backed by top investors.
- Benefits: Earn $150/hour, enjoy remote work, and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for collaboration during UK business hours.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while working with cutting-edge AI technology.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in FP&A and strategic finance required.
The predicted salary is between 150 - 150 £ per hour.
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: FP&A Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $150/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 10 August 2026 to 4 September 2026
Role Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality financial planning scenarios using expertise in FP&A, budgeting, and management reporting.
- Review and evaluate financial data to enhance AI training datasets.
- Translate accounting actuals into operational decisions on spending, headcount, and growth.
- Explain financial tradeoffs to non-finance stakeholders and provide actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate within a UK business-hours rhythm, participating in live team sessions and occasional evening communications.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 6+ years in FP&A, strategic finance, or finance business partnering.
- Experience with P&L ownership, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts.
- Ability to conduct monthly variance analysis and budget-to-actual reporting.
- Must be based in the United Kingdom and have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Preferred
- Experience in digital media, entertainment, subscription businesses, or commercially complex businesses with substantial FP&A functions.
Start Date
10 August 2026
Interview Process
- Resume and work history screen.
- Short interview evaluating FP&A and management reporting expertise.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
- Two weeks of garden leave at the end of the engagement.
- One month non-compete running concurrently.
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Finance Expert - Fully Remote in London employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and creativity in the AI sector, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and independence. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Joining Mercor means being part of a forward-thinking company backed by industry leaders, where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge search technologies.
