Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Manager of Finance and Accounts at Whirlpool Corporation in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, with extensive experience in financial operations and SAP implementation.
Work at Whirlpool Corporation
Gaurav Sharma currently serves as the Manager of Finance and Accounts at Whirlpool Corporation, a position he has held since 2016. Based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, he oversees various financial operations within the company. His responsibilities include preparing management reporting and balance sheet review packs for presentation to senior leadership, including the Finance Head of Department and the Managing Director. He has also been involved in SAP implementation projects, which aim to enhance the efficiency of financial operations.
Previous Experience at Serco
Before joining Whirlpool Corporation, Gaurav Sharma worked at Serco as a Manager of Operations from 2012 to 2016. During his four years at Serco, he gained valuable experience in operational management, contributing to the company's efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery. His role involved overseeing various operational processes, which equipped him with skills applicable to his current position in finance.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Gaurav Sharma studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he pursued Chartered Accountancy from 2007 to 2011. He successfully achieved the designation of Chartered Accountant, which provided him with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices. This educational background supports his current role in finance and accounts at Whirlpool Corporation.
Key Contributions and Projects
In his current role, Gaurav Sharma has played a critical part in budgeting and forecasting, leading to improvements in cost savings, productivity, and profitability for Whirlpool Corporation. He has also contributed to the successful transition of financial processes as part of the onshore transition team to the UK for six months. Additionally, he provides training to new leadership team members on travel and expense claims using SAP Concur, ensuring that the team is well-versed in the company's financial systems.