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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

The Person

• 2-3+ years' experience in a finance role (AP, AR, billing, management accounts or similar)
• Strong communication skills - confident explaining financial information clearly
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Studying (or interested in studying) ACCA/CIMA desirable

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

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