Emmanuel Cottem

M&A Finance Manager at Vandemoortele

Kortrijk, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Finance Professional with international experience. Currently working as an M&A finance manager at the headquarters of an international food company. Strategic thinker, specialised in business performance management and continuously looking for improvement by challenging the status quo.

Experience

  • Vandemoortele (Full-time · 8 yrs 4 mos)
    • M&A Finance Manager
      Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      Alongside leading the financial integration of acquisitions, I also steer the related divestment processes, covering valuation, buyer engagement, and overall financial transaction governance. On the integration side, I coordinate cross‑functional finance workstreams—ranging from SAP and Tax to HR and Legal—while ensuring robust reporting, forecasting, and operational continuity. I work closely with senior stakeholders to align priorities and drive timely delivery of all financial milestones.

    • Divisional Controlling Manager
      Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

      I headed the controlling activities for Vandemoortele's bakery division. This included coaching the controlling team, managing the full P&L and providing a strategic outlook.

    • M&A Liaison Manager
      May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

      I took on a short term project during the first months after the acquisition of a US-based company to facilitate the collaboration on reporting and processes. I helped to establish a relation between the companies and ensured effective coordination and completion of a first wave of financial integration.

  • PwC Belgium (Full-time · 5 yrs 7 mos)
    • Senior Consultant Finance
      Sep 2015 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      I was part of a team which offers services in: Accounting optimisation, Cost management, Enterprise resource planning, Finance transformation and Enterprise performance management.

    • Auditor - Senior Auditor
      Sep 2012 - Aug 2015 · 3 yrs

      As financial auditor I performed audits at various industrial companies. I coached assistants, communicated with clients and reported to the manager on the team.

  • Accounting Intern at Deloitte Belgium
    Oct 2008 - Feb 2009 · 5 mos

    I completed an internship at Deloitte Fiduciary where I performed general accounting work for local clients.