Head of Margin Management - 18m FTC

This will be a Fixed Term Contract for 18 months covering a maternity leave. The Head of Margin Management will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive pricing & margin management strategies to maximize revenue and profitability across our retail operations. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, extensive experience in pricing strategy and margin management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The role is responsible for optimising financial performance through leadership of the Pricing 2.0 programme and procurement initiatives, and involves overseeing the financial analysis and monitoring of pricing and ranging initiatives to maximise profit margins across the organisation. The Head of Margin Management will work closely with the Heads of Revenue Management to ensure consistency in approach across our pricing and promotional strategies, and collaborate with other departments (operations, marketing, and procurement) to ensure that margin objectives are achieved while maintaining high-quality standards and customer satisfaction., Lead periodic analysis of sales data, profit margins, pricing and promotions performance to identify trends, opportunities and potential risks Prepare detailed reports and presentations on margin performance, highlighting key findings, and communicating actionable insights and recommendations to senior management. Develop and maintain margin management metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track progress. Lead partnership with Procurement team to negotiate favourable suppliers terms and ensure that procurement processes are efficient, costeffective, and aligned with the company's financial objectives. Pricing Strategy and Optimisation: Lead the core Pricing 2.0 process to ensure agile, 'always on' assessment and execution of core pricing at site/product level across our estate. Responsible for groupwide pricing strategy & relativity between brands and formats as well as application at site and band levels. Use data analytics and field trials to identify opportunities for pricing improvements and revenue enhancement, with support of Head of Data and Analytics Lead implementation of ROI analytic process to optimise promotional activity across the estate, with support of Head of Data and Analytics Work with revenue management colleagues and operations teams to assess competitive pricing/promotional strategies and impact Lead communications of Pricing 2.0 outcomes to the business alongside any pricing projects or workstreams that operate across Stonegate segments Simplification and Efficiency: Lead the simplification of pricing systems and infrastructure within Stonegate (ongoing OpenR work, price survey tooling and upcoming PIM workstream) Implement best practices, automation, and standardisation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting and analysis. Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead and manage a team responsible for margin management, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities. Collaborate with other department heads to align margin management initiatives with broader organisational goals and strategies. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the margin management team and across the organisation.

Proven experience in margin management, financial analysis, pricing strategies, or related roles within the hospitality or food and beverage industry. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make data-driven recommendations. In-depth knowledge of pricing strategies, cost control methodologies, and revenue optimisation techniques. Familiarity with financial systems, forecasting tools, and data analysis software. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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., Here at Stonegate, we aim to bring people together through our passion for great pubs, bars and venues. Formed in 2010 with 333 pubs, Stonegate Group has grown bigger and better than ever, and today our vast portfolio is home to over 4,500 branded and unbranded pubs, bars, inns, clubs and sports bars, including well-loved sites such as Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, Popworld and Walkabout. We're also home to Craft Union and Stonegate Pub Partners, our operator-led formats creating cracking pubs that deliver outstanding service from within the heart of their communities. Our values are at the core of what we do, from our sites to our offices and beyond: we have fun, we invest wisely, we are raring to go, we are straightforward, and we are one team. These values have been key to our successes over the years, but they're not the only thing that's got us where we are.

• 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, But that's not all we offer… Get a 25% discount on food and drink as well as VIP entry into all Stonegate-managed pubs, bars, and clubs. You'll also have access to even more discounts from high-street retailers, travel, and much more.