We’re Hiring: Finance Business Partner 12m FTC, Head Office, Monkspath, near Solihull Are you a commercially-minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for turning numbers into strategic business decisions? If so, this could be your perfect next move. At Stonegate Pub Company, we’re on the lookout for an experienced Finance Business Partner for a 12 month FTC, to support our Managed Operations team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, delivering meaningful insights that directly impact our performance across hundreds of venues. Location: Head Office Monkspath, near Solihull Reports to: Senior Finance Manager – Managed Department: FP&A What You’ll Be Doing: As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the go-to financial expert for our Managed Operations team, acting as a key liaison between finance and operations. Your work will directly support decision-making and shape the financial future of our business. Your main responsibilities include: Strategic Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with Operations Directors, provide expert financial advice, and identify growth opportunities. Financial Analysis: Lead financial reviews, variance analysis, and profitability assessments to ensure we stay on track—and ahead. Planning & Forecasting: Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling. Help align financial plans with our broader commercial strategy. Performance Monitoring: Track performance across all P&L lines, with a focus on sales, labour, and controllable costs. Reporting Innovation: Co-lead the development of a best-in-class, self-serve reporting suite in collaboration with our BI and operations teams. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with commercial planning, operations, and the wider FP&A team on group-wide initiatives. Support Strategic Projects: Work alongside the Senior Finance Manager and MD of Managed Operations on growth-driving projects and initiatives. What We’re Looking For: A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CIMA/ACCA qualification preferred) Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner, ideally within hospitality, retail, or F&B Strong financial analysis, modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills Commercial acumen – you know how to translate financial data into impactful business decisions Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience Proficiency working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Why Join Us? Stonegate is the UK’s largest pub company—and we’re just getting started. With a diverse estate, industry-leading innovation, and a culture of growth and development, this is your chance to make a real impact in a business that values your expertise. A little bit about us… The Solihull Pub Support Team offices are light and airy offices in Shirley, Solihull, where you will be greeted by our Welcome Team. We have free onsite secure parking with EV charging and cycle storage, a subsidised canteen serving breakfast and lunch, as well as an onsite pub used for social events. The offices are fully accessible. What's in it for you? 25 days annual leave Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Pension Vitality Healthcare Opt in dental insurance programme Annual bonus scheme The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk. If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist youPlease contact hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk. LI-HR1 Job Reference: HR1377352SolFBPF