FP&A SPECIALIST - STRATEGIC FINANCE

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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.