Priyanshi Soni
Gurugram
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at KPMG Global Services, excelling in financial analysis and modeling, and project management. Holding experience in DCF and PPA valuations, leading high-stakes projects to successful conclusions. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and building strong client relationships, I drive valuation projects for UK and Europe based clientele.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager - Corporate Finance (Valuations)
KPMG Global Services
Gurugram
03.2020 - Current
- Conducted portfolio and business valuation, wherein I built DCF models incorporating cash flow projections, growth assumptions, and terminal value calculations to assess intrinsic value, applying the Discounted Cash Flow Method. Apart from these, I have also performed valuations using Market and Cost approaches.
- Performed Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) in compliance with IFRS 3, identifying and valuing intangible assets such as customer relationships, order backlog, brand names, technology or software, favorable/unfavorable contracts, and workforce, applying Multi-Period Excess Earning (MEEM), Relief from Royalty (RfR), Cost approach, or With-and-Without Methods, to determine fair value.
- Performed goodwill impairment testing per IAS 36, assessing recoverable amounts and calculating impairment losses to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Performed tangible assets valuation, including plant and equipment, applying cost approach and considering factors like depreciation, replacement cost, and remaining useful life.
- Conducted reviews of valuation methodologies and assumptions (particularly in the renewable energy sector), including cross-validation with market data and peer benchmarks to ensure accuracy and credibility.
- Calculated cost of equity, debt, and overall Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), incorporating industry betas, country risk premiums, capital structure, industry standards, and other risk factors for accurate discount rate assessments.
- Conducted sensitivity analysis on various inputs and value drivers to understand the impact on valuation.
- Conducted in-depth research on industry trends, market conditions, comparable companies, and transactions to support valuation assumptions and analysis.
- Created and presented comprehensive valuation reports to clients and stakeholders, communicating findings effectively to support decision-making.
- Led end-to-end project management of valuation assignments, coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring quality standards and client satisfaction.
- Utilized financial databases and tools (e.g. Capital IQ, Merger Market, Economist Intelligence Unit etc.) to gather and analyze market and financial data for valuations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the databases, valuation approaches, valuation bridge, and sensitivity analysis.
- Organized Corporate Finance-wide training session on the Renewable Energy Industry, covering industry overview, key metrics of Renewable Energy Generation Plant, common valuation approaches, and discount rate build-up.
Summer Internship - M&A/Valuations
FA Fin Advisors Consulting Pvt. Ltd
Gurugram
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Screened out relevant comparable companies and transactions using various filters and considerations.
- Constructed a WACC model.
- Built a detailed financial model, performed DCF analysis, and corroborated the valuation conclusion using comparable company analysis and precedent analysis.
- Performed research in industry and economy for company profile creation.
Education
MBA - Finance
Birla Institute of Management Technology
Greater Noida03-2020
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) -
GGDSD College, Panjab University
Chandigarh07-2017
12th -
K.B.D.A.V. Senior Secondary Public School
Chandigarh03-2014
10th -
K.B.D.A.V. Senior Secondary Public School
Chandigarh03-2012
Skills
- Financial analysis and modeling
- Valuation Techniques: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Relative Valuation
- Purchase Price Allocation (PPA)
- Impairment Testing
- Cost of Capital (WACC) analysis
- Report Writing
- Market research
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Client Relationship Management
- Proficiency in MS-Excel
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Cleared CFA Level-1
Accomplishments
- Received a few awards namely Kudos, Standing Ovation, Spotlight at KPMG Global Services, in recognition of quality deliverables, exceptional project management skills and continued commitment.
- Awarded with Merit Scholarship for securing 3rd position In Semester 1 at Birla Institute of Management Technology.
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Corporate Finance (Valuations)
KPMG Global Services
03.2020 - Current
Summer Internship - M&A/Valuations
FA Fin Advisors Consulting Pvt. Ltd
04.2019 - 06.2019
MBA - Finance
Birla Institute of Management Technology
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) -
GGDSD College, Panjab University
12th -
K.B.D.A.V. Senior Secondary Public School
10th -
K.B.D.A.V. Senior Secondary Public School
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