Cristina Horno Santacruz
About Cristina Horno Santacruz
Cristina Horno Santacruz is a Business Analyst with extensive experience in financial audits and compliance across various countries. She currently works at Interpublic Group (IPG) and has previously held positions at EY and The Walt Disney Company.
Work at Interpublic Group
Cristina Horno Santacruz has been employed at Interpublic Group (IPG) as a Business Analyst since 2019. In this role, she conducts monthly reviews of financial closures, key performance indicators (KPIs), budget variances, and revenue growth for various agencies. Her position involves collaboration with multiple departments, including Business Controls, Contract & Credit Compliance, and Reporting. Cristina's responsibilities also include regular travel to EMEA advertising agencies for on-site financial audits, which typically involves one to two trips per month.
Previous Experience at EY
Cristina Horno Santacruz worked at EY from 2012 to 2017, initially as a Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Intern for two years and later as an Auditor for three years. During her time in Madrid, she conducted financial audits for agencies across several countries, including Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, France, Belgium, Israel, and South Africa. Her experience at EY provided her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and compliance.
Experience at The Walt Disney Company
Cristina served as a Business Analyst at The Walt Disney Company from 2018 to 2019 in London, United Kingdom. In this role, she applied her analytical skills to support the company's business operations. This position contributed to her professional development and broadened her experience in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Cristina Horno Santacruz holds a Master's Degree in Audit, Accounting, and Finance from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, where she studied from 2014 to 2016, achieving a score of 7.9 out of 10. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. Cristina specializes in US GAAP policies and principles, providing support to agency controllers in these areas.