Anke Bogansky
Berlin
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive international experience, seamlessly combining technical expertise and strong communication skills. Achieved financial targets by effectively managing budgets and cash flow, which enhanced overall financial health. Built and mentored high-performing teams, establishing frameworks that fostered growth. Offers strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, thriving in fast-paced environments to deliver impactful results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Operational Finance and Business Support
HR Group
03.2025 - Current
- Preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts and monthly financial plans across the total portfolio of +260 hotels.
- Management of the company's operational financial and business support activities.
- Enhancement of company performance by implementing new strategies and streamlining operations.
- Developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher returns.
- Supporting the board in financial and operational decisions.
- Collaboration with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning that ensured sustainable success for the company.
Group Director of Finance
Sircle Collection
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Spearheaded comprehensive financial analysis, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting, which optimized business performance across multiple regions.
- Ensured strict adherence to financial regulations and standards within various European jurisdictions, including The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Great Britain, and the Czech Republic, helping to maintain compliance and reduce risk.
- Cultivated and sustained strategic relationships with key stakeholders, owners, and investors, which strengthened partnerships and supported business goals.
- Contributed to executive-level strategy and decision-making by providing critical financial insights, helping to drive successful business expansion initiatives.
- Managed financial aspects of construction and pre-opening phases, establishing robust financial frameworks that supported seamless project execution.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to a multinational team of +70 finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and enhancing team performance.
Head of Finance for Continental Europe
EDYN GROUP
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Led edyn's international expansion by successfully onboarding new countries, which streamlined operations and enhanced scalability within the finance function.
- Managed the integration of international finance operations into the UK hub, helping to improve process efficiency across the organization.
- Played a pivotal role in enhancing group reporting practices, which increased transparency and improved decision-making for stakeholders.
- Championed the development and use of standardized decision-making and reporting tools, driving financial clarity and boosting overall performance.
- Spearheaded business partnering initiatives that delivered value optimization and transactional support, along with advanced technical accounting solutions to meet complex needs.
- Selected for the newly created role of Head of Property Finance, overseeing all entities across the group—though I strategically chose to return to Sircle as the Group Director of Finance to leverage my expertise further.
Regional Director of Finance
Sircle Collection Business Unit Germany & Austria
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Led financial organization's evolution during expansion phase across Germany & Austria, enhancing strategic and commercial business support.
- Partnered with hotel management to implement cost reduction and efficiency optimization strategies.
- Set robust policies and procedures to ensure exemplary governance and compliance.
- Build a strong and positive team that are experts across Finance disciplines and are value adding.
Director of Finance
W Amsterdam
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Managed complex pre-opening operations, optimizing cash flow management to minimize borrowing.
- Established comprehensive process flows in alignment with both internal and external regulations.
- Oversaw pre-opening financial planning, ensuring precise communication for strategic decision-making and reporting.
- Maintained stringent cash flow oversight before and after opening to reduce dependency on external financing.
- Build and maintained a team with a blend of junior and senior roles.
Director of Finance
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Member of the Executive Committee responsible for the financial direction of the hotel and owners.
- Providing effective leadership and development of the Finance team creating a strong control environment.
Assistant Financial Controller
W London Leicester Square
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Opening
Assistant Financial Controller
The Park Lane Hotel
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Conference and Events
Assistant Financial Controller
Sheraton Skyline Hotel
10.2007 - 08.2009
- Airport Hotel
Finance Clerk / Trainee Assistant Controller
Starwood Central London Hotels
08.2004 - 10.2007
- Acquired comprehensive technical expertise and administrative management competencies, targeting an Assistant Financial Controller position within 18-24 months of training initiation.
- Spearheaded the execution and subsequent management of regional overhead allocations across 30 entities in North West Europe.
Sales Coordinator
Maritim Hotels Sales Office UK & Ireland
02.2001 - 04.2002
Holiday Representative
LTU Destination Service AG
10.1999 - 11.2000
Apprenticeship & Front Office Shift Leader
MARITIM Hotel Reichshof
08.1996 - 09.1999
Education
BAHA Course -
The Hospitality Professionals Association
01.2008
Higher National Diploma -
Hotel Management School
01.2004
Bachelor's degree - undefined
Fachgymnasium Economics
01.1995
German equivalent of A-Level - undefined
Realschule
01.1992
Skills
- Leadership
- Budget Management & Monitoring
- Analytical Skills
- Business Partnering
- Business Process Improvement
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Communication
- Scalability
- Onboarding
- Technical Accounting
- Reporting Tools
- Asset Management
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling, Gardening, Cooking, Concerts & Festivals
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Operational Finance and Business Support
HR Group
03.2025 - Current
Group Director of Finance
Sircle Collection
11.2022 - 02.2025
Head of Finance for Continental Europe
EDYN GROUP
11.2021 - 11.2022
Regional Director of Finance
Sircle Collection Business Unit Germany & Austria
02.2017 - 11.2021
Director of Finance
W Amsterdam
02.2015 - 02.2017
Director of Finance
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
06.2012 - 02.2015
Assistant Financial Controller
W London Leicester Square
04.2010 - 06.2012
Assistant Financial Controller
The Park Lane Hotel
08.2009 - 04.2010
Assistant Financial Controller
Sheraton Skyline Hotel
10.2007 - 08.2009
Finance Clerk / Trainee Assistant Controller
Starwood Central London Hotels
08.2004 - 10.2007
Sales Coordinator
Maritim Hotels Sales Office UK & Ireland
02.2001 - 04.2002
Holiday Representative
LTU Destination Service AG
10.1999 - 11.2000
Apprenticeship & Front Office Shift Leader
MARITIM Hotel Reichshof
08.1996 - 09.1999
Bachelor's degree - undefined
Fachgymnasium Economics
German equivalent of A-Level - undefined
Realschule
BAHA Course -
The Hospitality Professionals Association
Higher National Diploma -
Hotel Management School
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