Roger Palmer Fcca
About Roger Palmer Fcca
Roger Palmer is the Director and International Controller at ThoughtSpot, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various positions at notable companies including Medallia, Interxion, and Deloitte.
Current Role at ThoughtSpot
Roger Palmer serves as the Director, International Controller at ThoughtSpot since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's financial operations and reporting on an international scale. His contributions have been significant in aligning financial strategies with ThoughtSpot's mission to make analytics accessible and user-friendly. Palmer has been involved in initiatives that reimagine the role of data in decision-making processes, which is central to the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Roger Palmer held several finance roles across various organizations. He worked as the Finance Director and EMEA & APAC Controller at Medallia from 2015 to 2018. He also served as the Finance Manager at Interxion from 2010 to 2013 and as the International Financial Controller at Box from 2013 to 2015. His experience includes significant roles at Vlocity and Vyaire Medical, where he further developed his expertise in international finance.
Professional Background
Roger Palmer began his career as a Trainee Accountant at Saffery Champness from 2001 to 2004. He then transitioned to Deloitte, where he worked as a Senior Associate from 2004 to 2008. Following his tenure at Deloitte, he took on the role of Enterprise Revenue Accountant at Symantec from 2008 to 2010. This diverse background has provided him with a strong foundation in finance and accounting principles.
Education and Qualifications
Roger Palmer studied at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Accounting in 2012. He also pursued further education at ACCA, achieving qualifications in Audit, Accountancy, and Tax from 2005 to 2008. His academic background supports his professional expertise in finance and accounting.
Contributions to Industry Recognition
During his tenure at ThoughtSpot, Roger Palmer contributed to the company's recognition as a Leader in the 2020 Magic Quadrant by Gartner. His work in making analytics more accessible has been pivotal in enhancing ThoughtSpot's reputation within the industry, aligning with the company's goal of simplifying data insights for users.