Lina María Yepes Vargas

Lina M. is an experienced finance professional currently serving as a Strategic Finance Business Partner at BBC since February 2017. In this role, Lina M. provides strategic financial advice and insight, focusing on investment case approvals for BBC Public Service. Previous positions at BBC include Private Secretary to the Chairman, Finance Business Partner for BBC News, and Corporate Finance Business Partner. Lina M.’s career at BBC Studios from September 2014 to February 2017 involved roles as a Finance Analyst and Management Accountant. Earlier experience includes working as an Assistant Management Accountant at LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics from March 2012 to June 2014. Academic qualifications comprise a Chartered Management Accountant designation from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (2012-2015) and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance from Monash University (2008-2012).