FP&A Expert
Mercor • Remote, United States
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Type
Hourly
Pay
$80-90/hr
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About this role
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Role Overview
Mercor is seeking senior FP&A professionals to build evaluation tasks for AI systems operating in financial planning, forecasting, and business analysis contexts.
The workflows are calibrated to the forecasting complexity, decision stakes, and scope of major corporate financial planning functions.
This role builds worlds on two tracks: a US track (US GAAP-based reporting and corporate finance conventions) and an International track (IFRS-based reporting and international corporate finance conventions). Experts qualified in either or both tracks are encouraged to apply.
Contributors design FP&A scenarios, draft reference outputs, and write rubrics that capture how senior FP&A leaders think.
Key Responsibilities
Construct FP&A scenarios spanning budgeting and forecasting cycles, variance analysis and business partnering, and capital allocation and strategic planning decisions.
Build tasks across financial planning and forecasting, variance analysis and reporting, business partnering, capital budgeting and investment analysis, and financial modeling.
Develop scenarios involving tools such as FP&A platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Planful), BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), and ERP systems used at large companies.
Apply FP&A methodologies (driver-based forecasting, variance analysis, scenario and sensitivity modeling) to the reporting basis a world targets (US GAAP-based; IFRS-based), and produce reference financial models, forecast decks, variance reports, and business case analyses.
Author rubrics that distinguish authentic FP&A judgment from generic textbook or spreadsheet-template-level work.
Ideal Qualifications
5+ years working as an FP&A leader, Director of FP&A, or CFO at a major company.
Direct ownership of budgeting cycles, forecasting models, or capital allocation decisions.
Fluency in FP&A tooling, plus understanding of corporate finance and financial modeling best practices.
A recognized professional credential is a plus (CFA, MBA, or CPA); prior rubric or training authorship is a plus.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in United States
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Finance
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This FP&A Expert role pays $80-90/hr for Finance judgment from someone trained in the field.
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Common questions
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes. You record a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks about your resume, and clients watch it before they hire, so plan to be on camera.
Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?
No, applying to and joining Mercor is free. Mercor charges the client a fee on top of your rate. If anyone asks you to pay to join, treat it as a scam.
What does a typical day look like in expert AI training work?
Tasks are slow and careful. One task can take 45 to 60 minutes of checking citations or calculations, and you're judged on quality more than speed.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
It's closer to teaching. You grade the AI's logic, correct its mistakes and write the expert reasoning it lacks, instead of producing work for a client.
What does Finance work look like for a FP&A Expert?
You check AI answers to Finance questions, correct their errors and write expert reasoning. As a FP&A Expert, you're hired for that judgment, so hands-on Finance experience matters.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $80-90/hr, an hourly rate. Where you land in the range depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change after we check the listing, so confirm the rate on the platform's application page.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
Apply opens Mercor's site, where you create an account and follow its sign-up steps.
Can I apply from outside the United States?
This role is open only to people based in the United States. The limit is usually about where the platform can legally hire, so applying from elsewhere rarely leads to an offer. Check the description for tax or right-to-work rules before you apply.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Usually after a few weeks. Applying puts you in Mercor's pool of candidates, and you start once a client, such as an AI lab, picks your profile.