Deepak Neelakantan
@deepakneelakantan
I lead finance, governance, and digital transformation across MENA, managing multimillion-dollar P&Ls and commercial operations.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I've led finance, governance, digital transformation, and commercial operations across MENA and the Levant, including managing a $300M P&L for Omnicom Media Group MENA.
At EPX Limited, I head UAE office operations, oversee audits and internal controls, manage client onboarding risk, control group IT budgets, and advise the CFO and CEO on pricing, commercial negotiations, budgets, and acquisitions.
I've built reporting tools, control protocols, and dashboards that improved financial data integrity, reduced reporting time from two weeks to five days, and reduced overdue receivables by 6%. I also led teams of finance and software professionals and maintained 100% talent retention across commercial and finance services teams for 24 months.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Director and General Manager
EPX Limited
Jul 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Heading global commercial negotiation and standardizing agreements with EP&T policies. Overseeing audit, internal control operations, and client onboarding risk.
Consultant and Finance Director
Total Building Solution FZE
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 (5 months)
Advised and supported the Founder to turnaround the company, improving invoicing and collection periods, and creating positive cash flow through contractual negotiation.
Director of Finance & Digital
Omnicom Media Group MENA
Jan 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Led strategic and commercial results for Media & Brands Business across the Middle East. Managed a $300M P&L and led digital transformation across EMEA.
Senior Manager - Finance
Omnicom Media Group MENA
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Responsible for financial analysis, MIS management, cash flow controls, and financial process management. Developed forecasting tools and improved reporting efficiency.
Credit Controller & Financial Services Manager
Optimum Media Direction FZ LLC
Aug 2006 - Dec 2015 (9 years 4 months)
Responsible for cash flow management, revenue collection, and revenue reconciliation targets. Oversaw financial reporting and client engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
London Business School
Master of Science, Strategy and Leadership
2019 - 2020
Activities and societies: One of 52 Fellows selected for advanced strategy and leadership development.
Selected as a Sloan Fellow to undertake a Master's in Strategy and Leadership, focusing on leading people and organisations, corporate finance, and strategies for growth.
Madurai Kamaraj University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2001 - 2003
Pursued a Master of Business Administration degree.
London Business School
Professional Certification, Digital Marketing
2020 -
Completed a course in Mastering Digital Marketing, covering SEM, SEO, strategic marketing, and branding.
Delhi University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
1998 - 2001
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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