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Proactive software engineer recruitment via referrals

Financial Planning & Analysis - FP&A, AI Expert

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-time$100 - $120 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or a related field is required.
Three to eight years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance is required.
Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis is required.
Proven experience in long-range planning and scenario modeling is required.
Ability to define and track key performance indicators that drive business performance is required.
Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in finance, including predictive analytics and automation tools, is required.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling is required.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are required.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present insights to non-finance stakeholders are required.

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across business units, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals.
Develop dynamic financial models incorporating AI and machine learning techniques to improve forecast precision and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Perform detailed actual-versus-budget and actual-versus-forecast variance analysis, providing explanations and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Design and implement long-range planning frameworks, including multi-year financial projections and strategic roadmaps.
Build scenario models to evaluate the financial impact of business decisions, market changes, and operational strategies.
Define, monitor, and refine key performance indicators aligned with business objectives and performance accountability.
Develop AI-powered dashboards and reporting tools for real-time key performance indicator tracking and decision support.
Collaborate with finance, operations, product, and data teams to integrate financial insights into business strategies.
Automate repetitive financial planning and analysis processes using AI tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights for stakeholders, including senior management and executives.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau is highly desirable.
Experience with AI-driven financial planning platforms or enterprise planning tools such as Anaplan or Adaptive Insights is preferred.
Knowledge of data visualization and dashboarding best practices is preferred.
Exposure to automation tools and scripting for finance processes is preferred.

Financial planning & analysis (FP&A) AI Expert

Weekday AI · United States (Remote) · Part-time · Posted 2026-04-21

Workplace: remote

Department: AI Training

Description

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $100-$120 per hour (20 hours per week commitment)
Job Type: Part-time / Contract

Location: US, UK, Canada, France, Portugal (remote)

We are seeking a highly analytical and forward-thinking FP&A AI Expert to join our finance team. This role blends traditional financial planning and analysis with advanced AI-driven insights, enabling data-backed strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen alongside hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and data models to enhance forecasting accuracy, automate reporting, and uncover actionable insights.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across business units, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals.
Develop dynamic financial models that incorporate AI/ML techniques to improve forecast precision and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Perform detailed variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast), providing clear explanations and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Design and implement long-range planning frameworks, including multi-year financial projections and strategic roadmaps.
Build scenario models to evaluate the financial impact of business decisions, market changes, and operational strategies.
Define, monitor, and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with business objectives and drive performance accountability.
Develop AI-powered dashboards and reporting tools for real-time KPI tracking and decision support.
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, product, and data teams to integrate financial insights into business strategies.
Automate repetitive FP&A processes using AI tools, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
Translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights for stakeholders, including senior management and executives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or a related field; MBA/CA/CFA is a plus.
3–8 years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance.
Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Proven experience in long-range planning and scenario modeling.
Ability to define and track KPIs that drive business performance.
Familiarity with AI/ML applications in finance, including predictive analytics and automation tools.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with tools like Python, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau is highly desirable.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights to non-finance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with AI-driven financial planning platforms or enterprise planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights).
Knowledge of data visualization and dashboarding best practices.
Exposure to automation tools and scripting for finance processes.

What Success Looks Like:

Improved forecasting accuracy through AI-driven models.
Streamlined budgeting and reporting processes with reduced manual intervention.
Clear visibility into business performance through well-defined KPIs and dashboards.
Strategic insights that directly influence business decisions and growth.

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About the Company

Weekday AI

Proactive software engineer recruitment via referrals

Weekday.works helps companies hire software engineers through proactive outreach and peer-recommended candidates. Its platform automates tracking, pipeline management, and provides weekly updates, while it actively identifies engineers via peer networks, reaches out, shortlists, checks references, and schedules interviews. Differentiators include peer-backed vetting instead of traditional job boards, proactive outreach, and a passive-income reference feature that monetizes referrals. The goal is to reduce the time and effort of hiring by connecting companies with pre-vetted engineers who are open to new opportunities through a network-driven approach.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $2.3M
Headquarters: Bengaluru, India
Founded: 2021

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