Are you a commercially savvy finance professional ready to influence strategic decisions in one of the UK’s largest pub companies? Stonegate Group is on the lookout for an experienced Finance Business Partner to support our Managed Operations leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This isn’t just a finance role – it’s your opportunity to shape the future of our business through insightful analysis, collaborative planning, and a real seat at the table with senior stakeholders.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Partnering with senior operations leaders, acting as a trusted financial advisor
* Delivering robust financial analysis to inform business strategy and performance
* Leading elements of the annual budget and reforecasting process
* Building and improving a best-in-class reporting suite, working closely with BI and operations
* Tracking site and area performance – with a focus on sales, labour and controllable costs
* Evaluating the financial impact of new initiatives, supporting growth and ROI delivery
* Collaborating cross-functionally – especially with Commercial Planning and Group FP&A
* Supporting the Senior Finance Manager and MD with strategic projects and performance insight
What You’ll Bring
* Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA or similar) or equivalent commercial finance experience
* Proven track record as a Finance Business Partner, ideally in hospitality or F&B
* Expert-level skills in financial modelling, planning, and reporting
* Commercial mindset – you're not just about numbers, you're about what they mean
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
* Agile, analytical and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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 you..Please contact hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk.
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Job Reference: PW1338802SolFBPM
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