Helena Santacreu Romanos
Girona
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with 25+ years of experience in international commerce, banking, and financial controlling, now applying this expertise to professional cycling. Proven ability to manage multi-million budgets, ensure regulatory compliance (UCI), and build operational structures to support high-performance teams. Passionate cyclist with on-the-ground experience at top international events.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cycling Guide
Thompson Bike Tours / Eat Sleep Cycle
01.2019
- Ride leader during the Tour de France, managing logistics, nutrition, and client services
- Created ride plans, coordinated hotels, and ensured exceptional guest experience
Finance Manager
Circuit Sport LLC – Human Powered Health Pro Cycling Team
09.2022 - Current
- Manage full-season team budgets, reporting directly to COO & CEO
- Oversee global payments, bookkeeping, payroll, and expense policies
- Coordinate UCI registration, financial statements, and bank guarantees
- Liaise with CPA firms to ensure audits and compliance requirements are met
- Implement and monitor travel, performance, and creative budgets for the team
International Trade Specialist
Caixabank
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Supported large corporate clients on Letters of Credit, bank guarantees, FX, and risk management
- Advised on international commerce regulations and complex transactions
- Previous Roles (2000–2016)
- Business Relationship Consultant & Private Banking Adviser – Caixabank
- Junior Financial Controller – Montesa Honda
- Auditor – PwC
- Commercial & Financial Controller – Nestlé Waters
Education
Master’s - International Business
Griffith College Dublin
Postgraduate Diploma - Audit
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (IDEC)
BSc - Business Administration
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills
- SAP
- Xero
- Bloomberg
- Thomson Reuters
- MS Office
- E-Banking solutions
- Mac/PC
Languages
Languages: Spanish (Native) | Catalan (Native) | English (Advanced)
CORE STRENGTHS
- Budget planning & financial controlling
- UCI registration & bank guarantee coordination
- Audit, reporting & risk analysis
- International trade & contract management
- Team building and cross-functional collaboration
- Thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Timeline
Finance Manager
Circuit Sport LLC – Human Powered Health Pro Cycling Team
09.2022 - Current
Cycling Guide
Thompson Bike Tours / Eat Sleep Cycle
01.2019
International Trade Specialist
Caixabank
01.2016 - 01.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Audit
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (IDEC)
BSc - Business Administration
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Master’s - International Business
Griffith College Dublin
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