About Clementine
Quadrilingual (German / French / English / Italian) Senior Finance Executive with 10+ years of experience in financial advisory, strategic finance and M&A support across international environments (ex Eight Advisory and PwC). Proven expertise in leading group controlling activities and driving performance management processes. Adept at partnering with C-suite and senior leadership to deliver data-driven insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Strategic finance & FP&A expertise to support data-driven decision-making
- Group controlling and executive reporting to improve financial visibility and performance tracking
- Financial modeling and forecasting to support growth planning and resource allocation
- M&A and transaction advisory experience to manage complex cross-border financial situations
- Process optimization and finance transformation to increase efficiency and reporting quality
- Strong business partnering capabilities to align finance with operational and strategic objectives
- International and multilingual stakeholder management across diverse markets and environments
- Solid IFRS, French GAAP and German GAAP expertise to strengthen governance and reliability of financial reporting
French
Native or bilingual
German
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Italian
Fluent
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- BONA ADVISORYIndependent consultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2026 - Today (5 months)Paris, FranceQuadrilingual (DE - FR - EN - IT) finance professional, combining expert-level M&A, forensic & litigation support with hands-on fractional CFO and FP&A leadership for cross-border and complex assignments.I will support you with the following services:- Strategic finance & FP&A expertise to support data-driven decision-making- Group controlling and executive reporting to improve financial visibility and performance tracking- Financial modeling and forecasting to support growth planning and resource allocation- M&A and transaction advisory experience to manage complex cross-border financial situations- Process optimization and finance transformation to increase efficiency and reporting quality- Strong business partnering capabilities to align finance with operational and strategic objectives- International and multilingual stakeholder management across diverse markets and environments- Solid IFRS, French GAAP and German GAAP expertise to strengthen governance and reliability of financial reporting- M&A & Litigation Support: post-acquisition disputes, completion accounts, PPAs, earn-outs, locked-box mechanisms and financial analysis for negotiations- Forensic Analyses & Damages Assessment: fraud and irregularities analyses, financial investigations, damages quantification and litigation support- Distressed & Special Situations: abnormal financial flow reviews, assessment of business difficulties, insolvency contexts and contract renegotiationsNative German, bilingual in French and English, and with a strong intermediate level in Italian, I work seamlessly across France, the DACH region and international environments. Based in Paris. Available for travel.
- EIGHT ADVISORYSenior Manager - Financial Expertise & Dispute ResolutionCONSULTING AND AUDITSMay 2019 - September 2025 (6 years and 4 months)Paris, France- Built and reviewed comprehensive multi-year financial models for international businesses, analyzing P&L, Cash Flow, working capital and net debt drivers; quantified financial impacts across complex cross-border assignments.- Advised clients on post M&A matters such as completion account adjustments, purchase price mechanisms, earn-out calculations and"locked box" mechanisms, breach of representations & warranties claims ; assisting clients with negotiation strategies and dispute resolution across complex cross-border transactions.- Performed in-depth analysis of business distress, abnormal financial flows and insolvency scenarios; supported contract renegotiations in distressed situations.- Performed economic and financial analyses to quantify damages and developed financial models to assess the financial impact.- Conducted forensic accounting and investigations focused on detecting and analyzing fraud, financial crime, and other irregularities; contributed to decision-making and implementation of corrective actions.- Managed multidisciplinary project teams across legal, financial and operational functions; presented strategic findings and financial recommendations to Boards, C-suite executives and senior legal counsel across multiple international geographies.
- PWC FranceSenior Consultant - Financial AuditCONSULTING AND AUDITSSeptember 2015 - May 2019 (3 years and 8 months)Neuilly-sur-Seine, France- Led audit engagements under French GAAP and IFRS, overseeing the full audit cycle from planning to completion.- Coordinated international audit teams, ensuring effective resource allocation, performance optimization, and adherence to deadlines.- Conducted in-depth analysis of clients' business processes to assess operational and financial risks.- Reviewed internal control systems and management information processes; identified control weaknesses and recommended actionable improvements to enhance finance and accounting operations.- Resolved complex accounting issues, providing technical guidance in line with IFRS and local GAAP standards.- Implemented new IFRS standards, including financial impact assessments and change management support for client adoption.Sector expertise: Automotive, Metallurgy, Pharmaceutical industries.
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Education
- MSc in ManagementIÉSEG School of Management2016MSc in Management
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Georg-August-Universität Göttingen2014Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)