Financial Analyst - Fully Remote
Posted Today by Mercor
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Professional role at Mercor involves evaluating and calibrating AI systems for financial workflows in collaboration with a leading AI research lab. This part-time, remote position requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week for a duration of 1 to 2 months. Candidates should possess a strong background in finance, particularly in financial planning and analysis. The role offers competitive hourly compensation with potential bonus incentives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality and accuracy
- Calibrate AI decision-making processes in forecasting models and scenario analysis
- Simulate and audit budgeting workflows and variance analyses
- Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated financial plans
- Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to improve system performance
Key Skills:
- 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A or related roles
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Strong proficiency in financial analysis and modeling techniques
- Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA) preferred
Salary (Rate): £80.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Company Introduction 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 .
Role Overview Position: Finance Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week Duration: 1–2 months Join a collaboration with a top AI research lab. Contribute to developing AI systems for financial workflows.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality and accuracy
- Calibrate AI decision-making processes in forecasting models and scenario analysis
- Simulate and audit budgeting workflows and variance analyses
- Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated financial plans
- Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to improve system performance
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A or related roles
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Strong proficiency in financial analysis and modeling techniques
- Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA)
Engagement Details
Start Date: Immediate Compensation: $80–$100 USD/hr, with bonus incentives Contract Type: Independent contractor Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous Payment: Daily via Stripe Connect
Application Process
- Upload resume and application form
- AI interview: 15-minute session on professional background
- Work trial: Paid, 3-hour task-based assessment
Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.