Finance Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $150/hr

About the job 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. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be consi