Deepak Pai

Architecting D365 ERP analytics and data integration for leading luxury brands Rolex and Bucherer. Driving analytics automation and process transformation at scale.

• Architected D365 F&O data integration for Bucherer AG (Rolex-owned) — GL, Fixed Assets, AP, Cash & Bank Management
• Delivered OCR/AI automation for 3-way match (invoice, PO, goods receipt), eliminating manual AP processing
• Designed ISO 20022 treasury integration for automated bank statement reconciliation (CAMT.053)
• Led AGILE/SCRUM delivery across multi-year programme with global process leads
• Bridge between D365 technical capabilities and finance/data business requirements for C-level stakeholders

Founded boutique D&A and ERP consultancy. Built Alteryx, Workato, and ERPNext technology alliances to deliver analytics automation and finance transformation for CH/DE/AT clients.

• Built Alteryx, Workato, and ERPNext alliances — delivered analytics automation for CH/DE/AT clients
• Led NetSuite→ERPNext ERP migration: data modelling, migration scripting, finance process redesign
• Implemented Swiss QR invoice compliance, EU e-invoicing EN16931, and ISO 20022 (CAMT.053)
• Delivered analytics workflows reducing client reporting effort by 60% through Alteryx automation

Three progressive finance leadership roles at Ecolab ($14B revenue). Advanced to Head Controller leading $200M analytics programme and $40M p.a. CAPEX governance for 26 manufacturing sites.

• Led $200M analytics programme for Supply Chain Network Optimization — Monte-Carlo, NPV, DCF, MIRR modelling with sensitivity analysis, presented to Board
• Designed KPI/scorecard framework for strategic performance management — adopted by Regional GMs and Board
• CAPEX Controller: $40M p.a. across 26 manufacturing sites — governance, approvals, variance tracking
• Supply Chain Finance lead for M&A due diligence (RP Adam acquisition) — data room, synergy modelling
• Owned $250M+ COGS governance across 3 plants (25% of European supply) with monthly C-level review cycles

Finance Manager and BI platform lead for Global Indirect Procurement. Built enterprise BI/DWH processing 6M invoices, led $20M RFP, and designed data literacy programme for 400+ colleagues across 50+ countries.

• Architected and delivered Spend BI/DWH platform — 6M global invoices, #3 most-used tool in 12 weeks, CFO accolade, external Best BI award
• Designed data literacy programme for 400+ procurement colleagues — structured curriculum, e-learning, live workshops across 50+ countries
• Led $20M IT outsourcing RFP — end-to-end vendor evaluation, selection, and negotiation
• Negotiated $3M Ariba contract renewal — multi-vendor benchmarking, TCO analysis, SLA restructuring
• Identified $16M working capital improvement through payment term corrections with 3,000+ suppliers

10-year technical foundation progressing from software engineer to programme manager. Delivered BI platforms, IT governance, and enterprise integrations across Bank of America, Adaequare, Separation Technologies, Internet Technology Group, Microland, and Dhruva Interactive.

• CMMI-Level 3 process governance at Adaequare — reduced Cost to Quality from 35% to 15%
• Led USTA (US Tennis Association) BI platform build — team of 12, delivered on schedule
• Programme Manager for IT/BI across 10 manufacturing plants — US, UK, Canada (Separation Technologies)
• ISO 27001 information security management implementation
• Sr. Manager at Bank of America — IT governance and financial systems leadership