Finance Business Partner

This role is based at our Head Office near Solihull in the West Midlands.  You must live within a commutable distance of Solihull to apply for this role.  

About Us 

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few.  We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.. 

Purpose of the Job

To provide financial support, insight, guidance, and challenge to the relevant business segment, enabling them to make data driven, sound financial decisions and assist in the delivery of the key financial objectives for the trading segment.

You will act as a key liaison between the finance department and other departments within the company, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Your expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering will be crucial in driving the financial success.

Key Responsibilities – Duties and Responsibilities

•            Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support decision-making processes.

•            Act as a trusted advisor to the operations team and wider stakeholders, providing financial expertise, guidance and challenge as required to improve performance.

•            Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making and evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives, projects, and investments.

•            Analyse financial performance including variance and trend analysis, providing the operations team with actionable insight to drive business performance forwards.

•            Support the preparation of forecasts, ensuring these are aligned with the business’s objectives.

•            Collaborate with stakeholders both in the FP&A team and wider business to build strong relationships.

•            Work collaboratively with both the managed accounts team and reporting team to ensure reporting shared with the wider business remains accurate and relevant to the audience that use it.

•            Act as the key representative for the FP&A department in meetings, presentations, and discussions with the operations teams and wider stakeholders. 

•            Identify profitable opportunities within the business segment you support, in line with the strategic objectives.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

•            Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification or studying towards (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable.

•            Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or similar role in the hospitality or food and beverage industry is preferred.

•            Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with a solid understanding of financial metrics.

•            Ability to frame and structure Business problems into clear analytical direction, transferring data in to storytelling.

•            Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including group Leadership Team.

•            Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

•            Analytical mindset, with attention to detail and the ability to work with complex financial data.

•            Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities.

What makes Stonegate a great place to work?  

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work. 

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year 
• Bonus Scheme  
• Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality 
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance 
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate  
• Life Assurance which gives access to Help @ Hand 
• Access to your pay early via Stream 
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers 
• Discounted access to David Lloyd membership 
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career 

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. You can contact us on hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk.