Mobile Premier League (MPL) Case Study: Transforming Accounts Payable for a Gaming Unicorn
Overview
Mobile Premier League (MPL), one of India’s leading gaming unicorns, partnered with Ocellus to streamline and optimize its Accounts Payable (AP) processes as part of a broader finance transformation initiative.
The goal was clear: improve operational efficiency, reduce delays, and build a scalable AP system aligned with rapid business growth.
Challenges
Before partnering with Ocellus, MPL faced several inefficiencies in its Accounts Payable function:
- Heavy reliance on in-house teams leading to scalability constraints
- Manual processes resulting in delayed approvals and payments
- Limited visibility into AP performance metrics
- Higher risk of payment delays and vendor dissatisfaction
Solution: End-to-End AP Process Transformation
Ocellus implemented a structured and phased transition of MPL’s Accounts Payable operations:
- Seamless Process Transition
Successfully migrated AP responsibilities from MPL’s internal teams to a dedicated Ocellus-managed team with complete knowledge transfer. - Process Optimization & Standardization
Introduced standardized workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and improve processing efficiency. - Technology & Dashboard Integration
Built real-time dashboards for performance tracking, enabling better decision-making and transparency. - Turnaround Time (TAT) Improvement
Streamlined approval cycles to significantly reduce processing time.
Results & Impact
The transformation delivered measurable improvements across MPL’s finance operations:
- Reduced payment delinquencies and improved vendor relationships
- Faster invoice processing with significantly improved TAT
- Enhanced visibility through dashboard-based tracking
- Scalable AP framework aligned with MPL’s growth
Conclusion
Through its partnership with Ocellus, MPL successfully transformed its Accounts Payable function into a highly efficient, scalable, and data-driven process.
This case study highlights Ocellus’s capability in delivering end-to-end finance process optimization, helping high-growth companies like MPL build robust financial operations.