Engagement Business Partner (Finance) – Senior Associate – Newcastle or Belfast
Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Requisition ID: 1706556
Position Overview
The Engagement Business Partner (EBP) is a finance professional with comprehensive knowledge of systems, processes, and policies. In this internal role, the EBP acts as the Finance single point of contact, collaborating closely with client‑serving engagement teams to enable the successful delivery of engagements across the full engagement lifecycle, from opportunity creation to final record archiving. Please note: this is not a technical accounting role.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Finance single point of contact for Engagement Partners and Managers, offering guidance and overseeing all aspects of the Opportunity Engagement Lifecycle (OEL).
- Oversee the completion of OEL tasks by delegating to Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
- Proactively manage financial and quality‑related risks across the engagement portfolio, providing strategic advice to uplift compliance and revenue stability.
- Ensure compliance with service line specific policies and parameters.
- Support the annual external audit process.
- Manage a portfolio of client opportunities and engagements as the Finance single contact point.
- Coordinate with client servers and CoEs to apply OEL policies, monitor compliance, advise on risk, pricing models, engagement budgets, and assess financial implications.
- Support and challenge the Estimate‑to‑Complete (ETC) processes and related financial updates, and support the portfolio’s working capital activity.
- Provide challenge and best practice insights to client servers on margin, pricing plans, and engagement structures.
- Upskill and share knowledge with client servers on OEL best practice, standards and tools.
- Develop a network of relationships across Finance and non‑Finance stakeholders, provide holistic Finance support, and elevate queries beyond remit.
- Review CoE work for accuracy and take ownership of OEL tasks when urgent needs arise.
- Engage with CoE Managers to flag issues, trends, and upskilling needs.
- Provide subject matter expertise and deliver training on OEL best practices for CoEs.
- Support continuous improvement through innovation and automation opportunities.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Deliver with pace ensuring accuracy in a fast‑moving environment.
- Proactively engage with Engagement Partners to anticipate needs and meet OEL requirements on time.
- Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of client server perspective.
- Confident communicator who can challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
- Excellent analytical and commercial acumen with high attention to detail.
- Take ownership of monthly activities, driving progress and managing outcomes to meet deadlines.
- Quick learner with a proactive approach and eagerness to share knowledge.
- Translate complex technical system language into business‑relevant terms.
- Skilled listener with sound judgment and escalation capability.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in a client‑facing or finance‑related role within a professional services or corporate environment.
- Experience managing stakeholders and delivering high‑impact client service.
- Experience working in hybrid and fast‑paced environments.
- Strong work ethic and rapid adaptation to fast‑paced settings.
- Ability to build relationships with people at all levels within the firm.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Adaptability and resilience in fast‑paced environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package with rewards for individual and team performance.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package, including flexible working and career development.
- Access to EY’s world‑class learning offerings, on‑the‑job coaching, and structured development programmes.
- Opportunity to define success and receive tools and flexibility to achieve it.
- Transformative leadership coaching and confidence building.
- Diverse and inclusive culture, empowering you to use your voice.
Diversity & Inclusion
Prior to finalising your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world.
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