Steward Soans
Manager – Valuations & Financial Modelling
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic finance and modeling manager with over 13 years of experience in deal advisory, project finance, and regulatory banking modeling. Expertise in delivering robust transaction models, valuation insights, and strategic financing analyses that drive informed decision-making. Distinguished member of the Deloitte Purple Club, recognized for innovation and impactful contributions in financial modeling, automation, and digital asset creation. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to enhance financial strategies and support organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Language
Work History
Manager, Valuations & Modeling Services
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
Mumbai
03.2022 - Current
- Lead the design, development, audit, enhancement, and governance of complex financial models used for investment appraisal, transaction evaluation, market entry, licensing, feasibility analysis, government divestments, strategic planning, and valuation analytics across global markets.
- Financial Services: Built full-stack SAMA banking license application models for multiple applicants in Saudi Arabia, including a digital bank for the country’s largest commercial bank, covering regulatory capital planning, ICAAP-style stress scenarios, liquidity analysis, product unit economics, funding structures, and integrated P&L/BS/CF statements.
- Infrastructure & Transportation: Reviewed a 27-asset roads portfolio (toll & annuity), normalizing O&M profiles, recalibrating concession metrics, assessing DSRA adequacy, and valuation cross-checks; reviewed toll-road bid models; assessed four multipurpose terminal ports in Saudi Arabia; reviewed a container terminal in Bangladesh.
- Energy, Resources, & Industrials: Built an integrated green hydrogen model; developed a renewables portfolio model (>2 GW across 20+ SPVs); reviewed upstream O&G, Sri Lankan gas distribution divestiture, and 600 MW hydropower (Bhutan).
- TMT & Consumer: Modeled a digital gaming platform; developed a feasibility model for a Middle East media content studio; structured an IPO versus debt funding-options model.
- Practice Building and Recognition: Codified model documentation standards, established peer-review checklists, and automated checks.
- Reviewed Python-based index evaluation models for Indian midcap stocks and Qatar-listed entities, validating methodology, data flow, weighting logic, factor behavior, and output stability for investment analytics use cases.
Senior Specialist / Manager (Global Finance Team)
Atos | Syntel
Mumbai
11.2017 - 03.2022
- Partnered with Sales, Delivery, Finance, and Legal to architect a pricing financial model for constructs for multi-tower technology transformation deals typically greater than USD 20M.
- Designed an automated multi-country costing & pricing financial model platform used across 30+ countries, integrating rate cards, productivity levers, FX and subcontractor economics.
- Constructed business cases for CXOs, CFOs covering transition costs, steady-state run rates, SLA-linked risk provisions, inflation factorization, and margin optimization pathways.
- Owned FP&A rhythms, budgeting, forecasting, trend analysis, and CXO reporting; mentored more than 10 associates.
Senior Associate, Fund Accounting
SS&C GlobeOp Financial Services
Mumbai
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed end-to-end NAV production for funds with approximately EUR 500M AUM; handled reconciliations, pricing checks, corporate actions, and investor reporting.
- Prepared IFRS financial statements and regulatory filings; coordinated to resolve exceptions, and maintain ledger integrity.
- Drove approximately 50% productivity improvement in MMIF reporting via advanced Excel automation.
Senior Executive, Finance
Asahi India Glass Ltd
Mumbai
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Led project profitability analysis, prepared budgeted P&L and cash flows for the CPT division, and produced monthly P&L packs.
- Implemented plan-vs-actual monitoring, highlighting variances and corrective actions with the CFO and Sales leadership.
Manager
Indus Towers Ltd (Payroll :- Stan Professional)
Mumbai
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Led cost-optimization initiatives, delivering approximately 28% year-over-year reduction; identified leakages, and recovered INR 45 lakhs through the enforcement of penalties.
- Maintained standard vs. actual benchmarks and tenant-level analytics to support decision-making.
Cost Auditor
Sanjay Gupta & Associates
Mumbai
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Executed cost audits, ASR, and M&B audits for telecom and manufacturing clients; analyzed cost structures, statutory records, allocations, and compliance.
Education
CFA Level I - Candidate
CFA -USA
USA 04.2001 -
Leadership Development Programme - Business Management
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode02-2026
ACMA, CGMA - UK
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
UKACMA (AIR 32) - undefined
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
M.Com - undefined
University of Mumbai
PGDBF - undefined
ICFAI Hyderabad
GDCA - undefined
Pune University
B.Com (Distinction) - undefined
University of Mumbai
Skills
Effective team leadership
Process optimization
Long-term planning
Advanced Excel proficiency
Advanced financial modeling
VBA programming
Proficient in Python
Power BI expertise
Power Automate proficiency
Advanced data modeling
Power Automate proficiency
Advanced data modeling
Additional Information
Toastmasters International – Active Member, focusing on structured communication, public speaking, and leadership development.
Awards & Affiliations
Deloitte: 3× Move the Dot; 2× Star of the Quarter; 1× Outstanding Contribution., Deloitte Purple Club Member;
Atos | Syntel: Four consecutive top-performer ratings; 3 Value Awards; 12 Spot Awards.
Certification
AI and Analytics in Business Valuation
Timeline
Manager, Valuations & Modeling Services
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
03.2022 - Current
Senior Specialist / Manager (Global Finance Team)
Atos | Syntel
11.2017 - 03.2022
Senior Associate, Fund Accounting
SS&C GlobeOp Financial Services
06.2015 - 07.2017
Senior Executive, Finance
Asahi India Glass Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2015
Manager
Indus Towers Ltd (Payroll :- Stan Professional)
02.2014 - 11.2014
Cost Auditor
Sanjay Gupta & Associates
02.2013 - 02.2014
CFA Level I - Candidate
CFA -USA
04.2001 -
ACMA (AIR 32) - undefined
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
M.Com - undefined
University of Mumbai
PGDBF - undefined
ICFAI Hyderabad
GDCA - undefined
Pune University
B.Com (Distinction) - undefined
University of Mumbai
Leadership Development Programme - Business Management
IIM Kozhikode
ACMA, CGMA - UK
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants