Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Introduction

Location: Sheffield HQ and Hybrid

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Hiring Manager: Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Reports to: Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Recruiter: Meikay Cheng

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

 Job Overview:

Are you a dynamic, commercially savvy financial expert with a passion for driving growth through data and insights? We are seeking a talented and ambitious Commercial Finance/FP&A Analyst to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial trajectory of a fast-growing, global business. Your expertise in financial modelling and commercial strategy will be critical in accelerating Twinkl’s expansion and supporting high-stakes decision-making.

This role offers extensive visibility across the organisation, partnering with key stakeholders to refine strategic initiatives and lead business intelligence efforts. By delivering real-time financial and commercial insights, you’ll directly influence decisions that drive both performance and innovation.

If you have experience across SaaS, technology, consumer, or education sectors—and thrive in both high-growth and corporate environments—this role offers an exciting opportunity to elevate your career.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Own and refine the Group’s financial models—from Budget to long-range planning (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). You’ll dive deep into key drivers like pricing, unit economics, and margin optimisation, identifying growth opportunities and risks.

·         Provide strategic financial insights by collaborating with the Management Accounts Team, delivering impactful commentary on performance trends and opportunities.

·         Act as a financial partner to leadership teams—including content, product, data, and C-suite—guiding business decisions that shape Twinkl’s continued expansion and evolution.

·         Enhance business intelligence systems, working alongside Finance, Data Science, and IT to drive continuous improvements in Management Information.

·         Lead scenario modelling and business case development to forecast outcomes and inform critical decisions.

·         Champion process improvements and help develop internal controls that drive efficiency, accuracy, and operational excellence.

 Requirements:

·         Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc) with proven experience in a fast-paced FP&A environment.

·         Master of financial modelling—with extensive experience in Excel and other financial modelling tools, you’ll deliver accurate and actionable insights.

·         Strong commercial acumen—you understand the big picture and have a natural talent for influencing stakeholders and driving strategic initiatives.

·         A proven ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis for complex international businesses.

·         Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills—able to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable strategies.

·         A passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a knack for spotting process efficiencies and implementing them effectively.

·         Experience with financial tools such as Excel, Tableau, Sage; SaaS or technology experience a plus.