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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.

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Two weeks of garden leave at the end of the engagement.

One month non-compete running concurrently.

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