Sophie Alexandra Bartsch
Finance Manager
Maidenhead
Summary
Finance professional with strong experience in hotel finance management, auditing, and revenue control. Skilled in preparing P&L statements, managing audits, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. Proven leadership in cross-functional collaboration, operational efficiency, and compliance. Currently Finance Manager for a £12M revenue hotel, with a strong track record of stepping up into senior finance responsibilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
Delta Hotel by Marriott Heathrow Windsor
Langley
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepare monthly P&L for hotel with annual revenue of £12M.
- Lead A&L preparation and support external audits with SP.
- Deliver monthly and weekly forecasts, improving GOP with department heads.
- Assist DOF in budget preparation and financial strategy.
- Oversaw financial processes during hotel conversion from managed to franchise environment.
- Full control of hotel bank account.
Finance Assistant
London Heathrow Marriott Hotel
London
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed income and revenue audits and A&L reconciliations.
- Assisted Finance Manager with final P&L preparation.
- Strengthened internal audit controls and supported operational teams.
- Acting Finance Manager for 2 month after close training with my Manager.
Assistant Front Office Manager
London Heathrow Marriott Hotel
London
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported financial reporting and compliance audits (ISRA, H&S, Crisis).
- Led performance reviews and operational KPIs, achieving 94% Leadership Excellence.
- Collaborated with finance team on cost control and revenue optimization.
Various Roles
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Progressive leadership roles in hospitality (Front Office Supervisor, Restaurant Manager, Front Desk Agent) across Marriott, Le Meridien, Dorint Hotels, and Courtyard.
- Responsibilities included payroll, invoicing, compliance, and team leadership.
Education
Advance Diploma in Accounting - AAT Level 3
AAT
London 05.2023 - 06.2024
Skills
- P&L & Balance Sheet Preparation
- Forecasting & Budgeting
- Audit & Compliance (Internal & External)
- Financial Controls & Bank Management
- Leadership & Cross-Department Collaboration
Compliance understanding
Logical and systematic thinking
Management accounting
Reporting and documentation
Balance sheet reconciliations
Month-end close management
Invoice management
Languages
German
English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Delta Hotel by Marriott Heathrow Windsor
08.2025 - 09.2025
Advance Diploma in Accounting - AAT Level 3
AAT
05.2023 - 06.2024
Finance Assistant
London Heathrow Marriott Hotel
02.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Front Office Manager
London Heathrow Marriott Hotel
01.2022 - 02.2023
Various Roles
01.2017 - 12.2021