Engagement Business Partner

The CompanyNigel Wright are delighted to be supporting a leading global professional services firm in their search for an Engagement Business Partner to join their Newcastle-based finance team.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation undergoing a significant transformation of its finance function, offering strong career progression, structured development, and early exposure to business partnering.The Role\n

As an Engagement Business Partner, you will act as a key finance contact, supporting senior stakeholders across a portfolio of engagements. You will play a central role in managing financial performance, providing insight, and ensuring strong commercial governance.This role offers a blend of financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and operational finance responsibilities within a fast-paced, high-performing environment

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Partnering with senior stakeholders to support decision-making
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• Managing WIP, aged balances and project financials
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• Supporting forecasting, revenue tracking and recovery
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• Coordinating billing processes
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• Analysing data to identify risks and opportunities
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• Presenting financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders
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• Playing a key role in financial control and governance across engagements
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The Person\n

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• 2–3+ years’ experience in a finance role (AP, AR, billing, management accounts or similar)
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• Strong communication skills – confident explaining financial information clearly
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• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
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• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
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• Proactive, organised, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
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• Studying (or interested in studying) ACCA/CIMA desirable
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This role is ideal for someone looking to transition from a transactional or reporting role into a more commercial, stakeholder-facing position, where you can add real value and accelerate your career within a high-performing organisation.Package & Benefits\n

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• Competitive salary with strong progression opportunities
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• Excellent benefits
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• Hybrid working
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• Structured development programmes and study support
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• Clear career pathway with opportunities to progress or move internally
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• Access to innovative projects, including digital and AI initiatives
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