Benjamin Bennett Alexander

Co-Founder

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland4 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Authored three impactful Python books.
Transitioned from finance to tech with Python expertise.
Proven track record in financial analysis and reporting.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Finance and Tech professional with strong analytical and programming skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

SqlPythonFinancial AnalysisFinancial Reporting

Other Skills

PL/SQLSAPCash FlowBusiness AnalysisFinancial PlanningHyperionFinancial ModelingFinancial DataCorporate FinanceManagement AccountingTM1Analytical SkillsAccount ReconciliationInsuranceBanking

About

As a finance professional turned Python enthusiast, I bring a unique blend of skills to the table. With a strong background in financial analysis, I have made a successful transition into the tech industry with Python programming. Now, I am dedicated to helping others learn this powerful language and realize its full potential. I have authored two books, "Master Python Fundamentals: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners" and "50 Days of Python: A Challenge a Day," which have received rave reviews and helped countless individuals develop a solid foundation in Python. As a proactive problem solver and lifelong learner, I am committed to delivering top-notch results for my clients and continually improving my own skills and knowledge.

Experience

Analyticalpy

Author

Nov 2025 – Present · 4 mos · Remote

Released my new book, "SQL Essentials for Data Analysis: A 50-Day Hands-on Challenge Book (Go From Beginner to Pro)." This book is designed for learners who want a hands-on approach to master SQL through daily, practical challenges that build from beginner to advanced.
This book was written for learners who don’t just want to read about SQL but want to do SQL.
You’ll explore practical examples right inside SQLite3 in Jupyter Notebooks, so you can focus on learning instead of setting up complicated environments.
📘 Available now: https://benjaminb.gumroad.com/l/hkkmf

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Barclays africa group limited

Financial Analyst BP&A / Management Accountant

Apr 2015 – Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Johannes

Preparation and posting journals into SAP
Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close-up
Analysis of business performance and preparation of monthly management reports for Executive
Committee and Barclays
Preparation of weekly flash report (Performance analysis) and month-end reporting.
Tasked with the governance and risk management control responsibilities of Barclays Life
Cash flow analysis to track liquidity.
Prepared weekly flash report to measure actual against budget variance and tracked key
performance (KPI)
indicators for WIMI
Preparation of the monthly CFO Executive Committee report to assess progress against targets
Tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for WIMI
Preparation of CFO Month-end Actual Vs. Budget reports with Variance analysis commentary.
Involved in the preparation of competitor analysis reports for Exco.
Prepared weekly flash report to measure actual-budget variance and track key performance indicators for the whole Barclays Africa Group Limited.
Prepared monthly Executive Committee report to assess progress against targets for the whole Barclays bank businesses.
Tracked performance against budget projections and key performance indicators (KPI) for month-end reports
Analyzed underlying key performance drivers and their impact on performance of the bank.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT AND ANALYST FOR CORPORATE BANK FINANCIAL DECISION SUPPORT (BAGL) (03/2016 TO 02/2017
Prepared business cases for project funds requests
Assisted managers in project budget preparation and forecasting
Prepared month-end reports on actual vs. budgeted costs for projects
Liaised with stakeholders to obtain reasons for variances in actual vs. budgeted costs
Executed reports from SAP for assessment of fund allocation
Prepared and maintained accruals report and accounted for unpaid invoices