Gauthier Merckel
About Gauthier Merckel
Gauthier Merckel is a Manager of Corporate FP&A at Thomson Reuters, with a diverse background in finance and accounting across various companies in Switzerland and France. He has accumulated extensive experience in financial analysis and control over his career, which began in 2006.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Gauthier Merckel serves as the Manager of Corporate FP&A at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2020. He works in Zug, Switzerland, where he oversees financial planning and analysis for the corporate sector. His role involves strategic financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support the company's financial objectives.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Gauthier Merckel was a Senior Financial Analyst in Corporate FP&A at Thomson Reuters from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, he contributed to financial reporting and analysis, helping to guide decision-making processes within the organization. His experience in this role laid the foundation for his advancement to manager.
Career at Nestlé Suisse
Gauthier Merckel worked at Nestlé Suisse in various financial roles. He served as an Accounting Specialist from 2011 to 2013 and later as a Financial Controller from 2014 to 2017. His responsibilities included managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards during his tenure at the company.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Gauthier Merckel studied at IFSAT Strasbourg, where he earned the DECF - Diplôme d'Etudes Comptables et Financières, focusing on Accounting, Finance, and Management Control from 2003 to 2005. He also attended IUT Louis Pasteur Strasbourg, achieving a DUT GEA - Gestion des Entreprises et Administration from 2001 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance.
Early Career Experience
Gauthier Merckel began his career in finance with various roles that included working as an Assistant Financial Analyst at Philip Morris International from 2010 to 2011 and as a Sales Controller Assistant at Herbalife International France in 2006. He also gained experience in back office operations at Swissquote and CIC, as well as accounting at Pierre Marx et Associés.