Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is the Head of Finance at Baskin-Robbins Australia, with extensive experience in finance and audit roles across various companies in Dubai and India.
Work at Baskin-Robbins Australia
Gaurav Sharma serves as the Head of Finance at Baskin-Robbins Australia, a position he has held since 2018. His role involves overseeing financial operations and implementing strategies to enhance financial performance. Based in Brisbane, Australia, he has contributed to the company's financial management and operational support, ensuring effective resource allocation and risk management.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Baskin-Robbins, Gaurav Sharma worked at Gulf Marketing Group in various capacities. He served as Group Finance Manager for Special Projects from 2017 to 2018 and as Head of Finance for the GMG Consumer Division (Farm Fresh LLC) from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at Gulf Marketing Group also included a role as Group Process and Compliance Head from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he held positions at Galadari Brothers Group and KPMG Advisory, where he gained extensive experience in internal auditing and financial consulting.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Sharma has a strong educational background in finance and management. He earned his MBA from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development from 2004 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies. Furthering his expertise, he completed the Applied Business Analytics program at MIT Sloan Executive Education in 2021. His certifications include a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors and a Microsoft Certified Professional designation.
Key Projects and Initiatives
In his professional career, Gaurav Sharma has led several significant projects aimed at improving operational efficiency. He led the implementation of an ERP system and developed a cloud-based server migration and data recovery plan. He played a crucial role in automating the 'Procure to Pay' cycle, integrating it with MYOB. Additionally, he contributed to the development of pandemic strategies to ensure business continuity, demonstrating his ability to adapt financial strategies in response to changing circumstances.