Sophie Merkel is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background in financial management and real estate financing. Currently serving as Finance Manager at Empira Group since June 2023, Sophie previously held the position of Manager Finanzierungsberatung B2B at PlanetHome Finanzierung GmbH from October 2017 to May 2023. Prior roles include Real Estate Financing Specialist at Hüttig & Rompf AG, Real Estate Specialist at GRK-ImmoWert GmbH, and Banking Specialist at Avaloq. Additionally, Sophie gained foundational experience as a Bankkauffrau at Leipziger Volksbank and Commerzbank AG. Sophie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Betriebswirtschaft & Wirtschaftspsychologie from FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management, completing studies in December 2022.