About Me

Ben Spargo

Hello! I'm Ben Spargo, a finance professional based in Rogers, Arkansas, with a deep passion for analytics, visualization, and Generative AI. As a CFA Charterholder, I currently lead Finance Transformation initiatives at Walmart, where I leverage advanced analytics, Python, SQL, and visualization tools to drive strategic decisions and operational efficiency.

My experience spans financial modeling, labor forecasting, fulfillment optimization, and cross-functional leadership. Outside of my professional career, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, woodworking, and exploring the beautiful trails around Rogers, Arkansas, on my mountain and gravel bikes.

I hold a Bachelor's degree from Bentley University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. I'm passionate about continuous learning—currently fascinated by the applications of Generative AI in finance—and am open to consulting opportunities to help organizations innovate and transform their finance and analytics functions.

Skills

🔹 Finance & Strategy

  • Financial Modeling & Analysis
  • Supply Chain Finance Modernization
  • P&L Management & Cost Optimization
  • Strategic Investment Analysis
  • Long-Range Capacity Planning
  • Assortment Optimization & Profitability

📊 Data Analytics & Forecasting

  • Advanced Data Visualization (Power BI, SQL, Python)
  • Labor Forecasting & Workforce Optimization
  • Sales Planning & Performance Analysis
  • Macroeconomic Data Integration
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Benchmarking & Portfolio Management

🚀 Supply Chain & Operations

  • Cost-to-Serve Analysis
  • Fulfillment Center Optimization
  • Inventory Mirroring & Optimization
  • Logistics & Distribution Strategy
  • Process Automation & Efficiency Improvements
  • Operational Performance Enhancement

🤖 AI & Technology

  • Data Science Strategy & Forecasting Automation
  • AI-Driven Supply Chain Insights
  • Predictive Analytics for Demand Forecasting
  • Process Automation with AI & Machine Learning
  • Enterprise AI Strategy & Implementation

📈 Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Leading Cross-Functional Teams
  • Board-Level Strategy Discussions
  • Business Case Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
  • Change Management & Transformation Leadership
  • Executive Communication & Strategy

Work

Finance Transformation Lead at Walmart

Overseeing initiatives to enhance financial processes and systems, focusing on efficiency and accuracy.

Analytics & Visualization Projects

Developed interactive dashboards and reports to support strategic decision-making.

Generative AI Research

Exploring the integration of Generative AI to innovate financial modeling and forecasting.

Contact

Blogs

Projects

Coming Soon!