Shimmie Sim, Finance Expert in London, United Kingdom
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Shimmie Sim

Verified Expert  in Finance

Finance Expert

London, United Kingdom

Toptal member since April 12, 2022

Bio

Shimmie is a finance expert with an 11-year career with KPMG in London and Copenhagen. She worked with both listed and unlisted clients, first as an auditor and chartered accountant and then in corporate finance valuations and financial modeling for clients in renewables, energy, infrastructure, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, tech, startups, and manufacturing. Shimmie enjoys freelancing to advise clients on technical valuations, investment decisions, and transactions while traveling the world.

Career Highlights

Associate Director
KPMG Denmark
Manager
KPMG UK

Education Highlights

Bachelor of Science Degree
London School of Economics

Case Studies

Work Experience

Freelance

2023 - PRESENT
Freelance Clients
  • Built a 10-year three-statement forecast and valuation model for a software services business for sell-side purposes. Worked with the management to identify the drivers for the revenue segments and understand forecast trends to include in the model.
  • Constructed the investment model where inputs could easily be adjusted for returns analysis for a client and potential co-investors in the shipping industry looking to purchase shipping vessels.
  • Created a valuation model for a software services business and explored various financing options to assist management with their decision on an optimum financing strategy.
Focus areas: DCF Valuation, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Forecasting

Associate Director

2018 - 2021
KPMG Denmark
  • Performed extensive financial modeling to build an investment case (scenario analysis, returns, and multiples analysis) for a UK-based infrastructure fund in their investment in Denmark's largest biogas producer, valued at an EV of €150 million.
  • Completed retrospective valuation (DCF and multiples analysis) of the restructured Danish operations of a global computer software company in the context of a tax dispute; prepared a detailed report on valuation technicalities for court submissions.
  • Performed a preliminary purchase price allocation under IFRS for Danfoss’ $3.3 billion acquisition of Eaton Hydraulics, including the fair valuation of intangible assets and acquired net assets to be consolidated into multiple global subsidiaries.
  • Built the financial model on behalf of a Danish infrastructure fund looking into a potential investment in gas pipe assets in the Nordics, taking into account various debt and equity funding structures and complex tax considerations.
  • Performed financial model review for a portfolio of four geothermal projects in Europe under tight deadlines and across multiple iterations. The financial model was used to support an investment decision in these projects.
  • Reviewed the valuation of investment in two German onshore wind farms, which included reviewing the forecast assumptions applied in the forecast financial model on behalf of a Danish pension fund on an annual recurring basis.
  • Provided a fairness opinion on the valuation of a portfolio sale of early-stage renewables and infrastructure development projects in the US and Asia between two funds in a Danish infrastructure fund.
Focus areas: DCF Valuation, Transaction Comparables, Comparable Company Analysis, Goodwill Impairment, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Asset Valuation, Market Research, Financial Modeling, Financial Model Auditing, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Three-statement Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting

Manager

2014 - 2016
KPMG UK
  • Completed recurring valuations review (cash flow, discount rate assumptions, market conditions) of a large global special situation fund for a major US investment bank, which holds debt and equity investments in real estate-related assets globally.
  • Conducted an indicative valuation (DCF and yields) of several large private hospitals in London on an alternative use basis in the context of a review by the UK Competition and Markets Authority.
  • Performed an indicative valuation, including DCF, prepared forecast assumptions based on historical performance and management reports, and comparable company and transaction analysis of a UK-based restaurant chain in a dispute context.
  • Completed a purchase price allocation for a London-based real estate development company that acquired a business that owned and operated student accommodations in London for IFRS consolidation purposes.
  • Performed a valuation of a UK-based refinery, including DCF and multiples analysis, for investor reporting and refinancing purposes on a recurring basis.
Focus areas: Valuation, DCF Valuation, Comparable Company Analysis, Transaction Comparables, Market Research, Goodwill Impairment, Intangible Asset Valuation, Purchase Price Allocation, Financial Forecasting

Audit Associate

2010 - 2014
KPMG UK
  • Conducted statutory financial audit of both IFRS and UK GAAP financial statements and Group reporting. Clients included LSE-listed Bovis Homes Plc (FTSE 250 housebuilder) and GE Capital Real Estate UK.
  • Liaised with clients extensively to understand their financial reporting processes and review the effectiveness of their internal controls.
  • Led files on several clients, managing audit teams of up to five people through time-sensitive engagements with significant experience working with clients.
Focus areas: Accounting, Financial Reporting
2006 - 2009

Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Policy and Economics

London School of Economics - London, UK

JULY 2014 - PRESENT

Association of Charted Accountants (ACA)

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Finance

Valuation, Financial Modeling, Comparable Company Analysis, Intangible Asset Valuation, Purchase Price Allocation, Financial Model Auditing, P&L Forecasting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, DCF Valuation, Market Research, Three-statement Modeling, Funding Strategy

Other

Financial Forecasting, Goodwill Impairment, IRR, Audits, Transaction Comparables, Financial Analysis

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