Gaurav Dhawan
Finance Leader | Finance Center of Excellence | Finance Shared Services | Global Capability Center
- Role
- Senior Manager Finance at Gallagher
- Location
- New Delhi, DL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gaurav Dhawan
Dynamic and results-driven finance leader with 17 years of post-qualification experience, specializing in building and scaling global finance shared services (FSS/CoE) for multinational organizations. Proven track record in FP & A, controllership, M&A, internal audit, commercial strategy, ERP implementation, and global stakeholder management. Adept at driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and delivering long-term value through financial transformation.CORE COMPETENCIES• • Global Finance Shared Services Setup & Governance• • FP & A, Budgeting & Long-term Financial Planning• • Controllership, Treasury & Taxation Oversight• • ERP Implementations (Oracle R12), Financial Systems• • Global Stakeholder & Board Engagement• • Process Automation & Risk Control Frameworks• • Team Leadership & Career Pathing• • US GAAP, Indian GAAP, Financial Reporting & Analysis
Experience
Senior Manager Finance
Jun 2023 — Present · New Delhi, IN
Spearheaded the setup of a 150+ member Finance Center of Excellence (FCoE) supporting global finance operations including controllership, FP & A, M&A, treasury, and tax.• Currently leading a team of 100+ in UK, EMEA & US Controllership & Tax Team responsible for Legal entity reporting, Derivative, compensation, Revenue accounting, US & UK Tax compliances.• Designed the operating model and organizational structure to scale FCoE functions in alignment with global strategies.• Led budgeting and billing for India finance operations, ensuring transparent cost structures.• Drove stakeholder engagement and team alignment through regular reviews with the Global Controller and India Center Head.• Developed career paths and progression frameworks, enhancing talent retention and motivation.
Education
Sri Guru Gobind Singh college of commerce, Delhi University
B.Com(H), Accounting and Business/Management
2004 — 2007
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Master’s Degree, Finance & Accounts
2004 — 2008
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