Benjamin G.
About Benjamin G.
Benjamin G. is a General Accountant with extensive experience in financial analysis and purchasing. He has worked in various roles at Vera Bradley and currently holds a position at Fort Wayne Metals since 2019.
Current Role at Fort Wayne Metals
Benjamin G. has been serving as a General Accountant at Fort Wayne Metals since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for various accounting functions, contributing to the financial operations of the company. His experience in financial analysis and accounting supports the company's financial reporting and budgeting processes.
Previous Experience at Vera Bradley
Benjamin G. held multiple positions at Vera Bradley from 2013 to 2019. He started as an Inventory Planning Coordinator, where he managed inventory levels and vendor communications for two years. He then transitioned to an Inventory Planning Analyst for five months before becoming a Financial Analyst, focusing on SG&A, revenue, and gross margin for three years.
Experience in Financial Analysis
Benjamin G. has specialized experience in financial analysis, particularly in areas such as Selling, General and Administrative expenses (SG&A), revenue, and gross margin. His analytical skills have been applied in various roles, enhancing financial decision-making processes within the organizations he has worked for.
Educational Background
Benjamin G. has a comprehensive educational background in finance and accounting. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Trine University in 2017. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting at Trine University-Fort Wayne Regional Campus in 2014. He also holds an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting from Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast, obtained in 2012, and a Bachelor's of Science in Music Education from Ball State University, completed in 2003.
Early Career at Creative Financial Staffing
Before his tenure at Vera Bradley, Benjamin G. worked as a Temporary Purchasing Clerk at Creative Financial Staffing from 2012 to 2013. In this role, he gained valuable experience in purchasing, including creating purchase orders and maintaining vendor communication, which laid the groundwork for his future roles in financial analysis and inventory planning.