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General Finance Expert - Remote Contract - $80-$110/hour (New York City)

$80-110/day

26 Wall St, New York, NY 10005, USA

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1. Mercor is a talent recruitment company hiring experienced Finance professionals to join an exciting collaboration. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced system models designed to replicate real-world workflows across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Treasury, and Budgeting & Forecasting. You'll help train, test, and calibrate software on complex financial tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow modeling, and strategic financial planning. 2. Ideal Qualifications: - 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or related roles within established organizations - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA) are a plus - Strong proficiency in financial analysis and modeling techniques, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow management - Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes, business performance metrics, and strategic decision-making frameworks - Excellent analytical, critical thinking, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear, actionable insights 3. Start Date: Immediate Duration: 1–2 months Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours 4.Compensation & Contract Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($80–$100 USD/hr) Top performers receive weekly bonus incentives ranging from $20–$100/hr on top of their pay rate Independent contractor Daily payment via Stripe Connect Application & Onboarding Process 5. Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading corporations accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise. Apply today and leverage your financial expertise to help build the future of finance! We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. TO LEARN MORE: https://work.mercor.com/jobs/list_AAABmLGBqCwC6G9axHVAGJYm?referralCode=79a309fa-fdbf-4e9b-9126-f8fbed665859&utm_source=referral&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=job_referral

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