Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Sidharth Gandhi

Sidharth Gandhi

Finance Manager
Muscat

Summary

Dynamic Finance Manager with a decade of extensive experience at McDonald's Oman, driving financial strategy and enhancing cost efficiency. Proven expertise in financial modeling and stakeholder management, delivering actionable insights that align with organizational goals. Recognized for mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

McDonalds Oman
01.2025 - 06.2025

Spearheaded financial strategy development and implementation, enhancing cost efficiency across operations.

Led cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with organizational goals.

Analyzed financial data to create actionable insights, driving informed decision-making.

Developed and monitored financial performance metrics, ensuring alignment with budgetary targets.

Fostered stakeholder relationships through transparent communication and ethical leadership.

Implementing policies & practices along with McDonald’s Corporation on menu and product pricing

Asst. Finance Manager

McDonalds Oman
01.2019 - 12.2024
  • Delivered regular financial presentations to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Report KPIs to senior management with actionable insights.
  • Ensured timely completion of month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements.
  • Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Ensure adherence to tax laws, VAT regulations, and food service financial norms.
  • Collaborate with auditors to facilitate internal and statutory audits.

Senior Accountant

McDonalds Oman
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Ensure a structured Chart of Accounts, leverage automation for accuracy, and keep centralized documentation.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Match daily POS transactions with bank deposits, card payments, and delivery platform receipts.
  • Maintain vendor invoices, aging reports, and customer collections, while handling credits and short payments.

Accountant

McDonalds Oman
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.

Education

MBA - Finance

Birla Institute of Technology - Mesra, Ranchi
Muscat, Oman
04.2001 -

B.com - Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Christ College of Commerce
Rajkot, Gujarat
04.2001 -

Skills

Financial management

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

P&L tracking

Financial audits

Strategic planning

Cash flow management

Financial modeling

Business forecasting

Timeline

Finance Manager

McDonalds Oman
01.2025 - 06.2025

Asst. Finance Manager

McDonalds Oman
01.2019 - 12.2024

Senior Accountant

McDonalds Oman
09.2015 - 12.2018

Accountant

McDonalds Oman
03.2015 - 08.2015

MBA - Finance

Birla Institute of Technology - Mesra, Ranchi
04.2001 -

B.com - Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Christ College of Commerce
04.2001 -
Sidharth GandhiFinance Manager