Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Mercor WorkFromHome

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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

Title: Financial Analyst
Type: Contract
Compensation: $53–$74/hour
Commitment: 20–30 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Collaborate with AI researchers to train, evaluate, and improve AI models in financial reasoning, data interpretation, and corporate analysis.
Review and validate model-generated analyses across valuation, forecasting, budgeting, and financial statement modelling.
Provide detailed feedback on the accuracy, structure, and logic of financial reports produced by AI systems.
Assist in creating evaluation frameworks that test AI understanding of cash flows, ratios, KPIs, and market dynamics.
Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4-hour windows, 2–3 times per week) to refine models, review results, and share insights from a professional finance perspective.

Qualifications

Strong academic or professional background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
4+ years of experience in financial analysis, investment research, or corporate finance.
Proficiency in financial modelling tools and software (Excel, Python, R, or SQL) and familiarity with valuation techniques (DCF, comparable analysis, sensitivity modeling).
Deep understanding of financial statements, forecasting methods, and corporate metrics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical reasoning clearly.
Commitment of 20–30 hours per week, including required synchronous collaboration sessions.