Lead Financial Analyst

Job Description Job Title: Lead Financial Analyst (Accounts Payable Research) Engagement: One-time Project / Short-Term Contract Work Mode: Remote US Compensation: Result oriented incentive About Discover Dollar Discover Dollar helps enterprises unlock hidden financial value by analyzing unstructured data invoices, contracts, emails, PDFs, chats, and more -using AI, data science, and modern audit automation. We work with global retailers and enterprises to identify revenue leakage and missed recovery opportunities. Role Overview We are looking for a Lead Financial Analyst (Accounts Payable Research)[PK1] on a contract basis for a short-term, one-time engagement. The Primary Responsibility Is To - Bringing real-world Accounts Payable expertise - Conducting research and documentation in Accounts Payable Processes. - Creating a space for innovation and discovery - Evaluating, creating and testing our audit intelligence tools - Identifying gaps, edge cases, and improvement opportunities - Helping our product team refine and build better solutions This is a hands-on evaluation role requiring a strong understanding of Account payable processes, invoice structures, vendor terms, financial discrepancies and more. Key Responsibilities Research & Domain Understanding - Analyze and document current, emerging, and best-practice Accounts Payable processes - Identify and bring experience in pain points, bottlenecks, and typical challenges faced by Account payable teams - Study market trends, compliance norms, vendor terms, and invoice structures Tool Testing & Evaluation - Test the core audit platform using sample datasets and scenarios. - Validate system outputs related to: - Overpayments - Duplicate payments - Pricing or contract mismatches - Missed allowances or credits - Identify inaccuracies and categorize them (true positives, false positives, false negatives). Research & Documentation - Analyze vendor agreements, POs, invoices, and contracts to understand expected behavior. - Research financial discrepancies and evaluate whether tool logic aligns with Accounts Payable /contract rules. - Provide structured feedback notes, suggestions, and improvement points. Collaboration & Reporting - Work closely with the product team to explain issues, gaps, and edge cases. - Offer recommendations to improve audit rules, UI flows, and output formats. - Document findings in a clear, systematic, and reproducible format. Requirements Education Bachelor's or master's degree in - Commerce - Finance - Accounting - Economics - or a related field. Experience 3-5 years of experience in: - Accounts Payable operations or audits - Vendor reconciliation - Invoice analysis - Procurement/retail finance - Recovery audits or contract compliance audits - Experience spotting financial discrepancies and leakages is essential Skills - Strong analytical and financial research skills - Deep understanding of invoice structures, AP workflows, and 2-way / 3-way matching - High precision and attention to detail - Strong Excel/Sheets proficiency - Good communication skills for documenting feedback - Bonus: Experience with QA, SQL, or product testing What We're Looking For - A Lead financial analyst with strong domain understanding and experience of real-world Account payable operations - Someone who can independently explore Account payable workflows and simulate user behavior - A detail-oriented professional who can articulate discrepancies clearly - Ability to work fast, think critically, and deliver high-quality insights within the project timeline Deliverables - User Simulation Report - End-to-end walkthrough of actions taken as a simulated Account payables/Finance user - Notes on ease of use, User experience, workflow processes, and more. - Impact Assessment - Analysis on how the tool/Idea helps professionals in their roles - Evaluation of time savings, accuracy, and workflow benefits - Efficiency Evaluation - How efficiently a user can identify discrepancies - Steps that feel slow, confusing, or require too much manual input - Gap & Opportunity Findings - Cases where expected insights were missing - False positives/negatives - Suggestions for improving audit rules, workflow logic, and UI design - Final Structured Feedback Document - List of recommendations - Prioritization of issues (High/Medium/Low) - User-centered suggestions for product enhancement