Riya Bala is an experienced finance professional currently serving as an IT Finance Business Partner at Morgan Advanced Materials since April 2022, where responsibilities include monitoring business performance and advising on accounting matters. Previously, Riya worked as a Financial Analyst at Walgreens Boots Alliance from January 2021 to April 2022, supporting divisional IT teams with financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI monitoring. Prior experience includes serving as a Financial Services Audit Senior and Audit Executive at BDO from September 2015 to January 2021, leading audits for various financial services companies. Riya began a career in banking as an Essential Banker at Barclays UK from July 2014 to September 2015. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Royal Holloway, University of London, and completion of the ICAEW program from 2015 to 2018.