Ben Cole
About Ben Cole
Ben Cole is a Financial Analyst currently employed at Legal & General in Hove, England, and pursuing an ACA Chartership while on secondment at CALA Homes. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Business Administration and Management from Cardiff University and has experience as a Management Accountant at CALA Group Limited.
Work at Legal & General
Ben Cole has been employed as a Financial Analyst at Legal & General since 2020. His role is based in Hove, England, where he has contributed to various financial projects and analyses over the past four years. His responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, which support the company's strategic objectives.
Current Role at CALA Group Limited
In addition to his position at Legal & General, Ben Cole serves as a Management Accountant at CALA Group Limited. He has held this role since 2021 and works in Edinburgh, Scotland. His responsibilities are divided between Group level and Regional level, focusing on financial management and reporting for CALA North Home Counties Limited.
Education and Expertise
Ben Cole pursued his education at Cardiff University, where he studied Business Administration and Management. He achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with First Class Honours from 2017 to 2020. Following this, he continued his studies at ICAEW from 2020 to 2023, working towards an ACA Chartership, which enhances his expertise in financial analysis and accounting.
Previous Experience at SunLife
Before his current roles, Ben Cole gained practical experience as a Summer Intern at SunLife in 2018. This internship lasted for one month and took place in Bristol, United Kingdom. The experience provided him with foundational knowledge in the financial services industry.