Riona Morgan
About Riona Morgan
Riona Morgan is a Finance Business Partner with expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel functionalities. She has a diverse background in finance, having worked at PwC, Norbrook Laboratories, and First Derivatives, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Mathematics from Queens University Belfast.
Work at FD Technologies
Riona Morgan has been serving as a Finance Business Partner at First Derivatives since 2020. In this role, she leverages her expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel functionalities to support management reporting and forecasting. Her responsibilities include developing financial models that aid in decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at PwC
Riona Morgan has a significant background with PwC, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Senior Audit Associate from 2011 to 2016, followed by a role as Assistant Manager from 2016 to 2017. Her tenure at PwC concluded with a position as Manager in 2017, lasting until 2018. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in finance and auditing.
Experience at Norbrook Laboratories
From 2018 to 2020, Riona Morgan worked as a Finance Manager at Norbrook Laboratories Ltd. In this position, she was responsible for overseeing financial operations and contributing to the financial strategy of the company. Her role involved managing financial reporting and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Education and Expertise
Riona Morgan earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Applied Mathematics from Queens University Belfast, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background has equipped her with strong analytical skills, which she applies in her current role. Additionally, she possesses advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including Power Query and Power Pivot, which are essential for her financial modeling tasks.
Early Career and Involvement
Before her roles in finance, Riona Morgan was involved with Chartered Accountants Ireland as Treasurer of the Chartered Accountants Student Society from 2014 to 2015. She also completed her secondary education at Our Lady's Grammar School Newry from 2001 to 2008, which laid the groundwork for her future academic and professional pursuits.