Finance Analyst – Commissions

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working from home

Professional development investments

Annual leave

Flexi leave

Pension contributions

Health insurance or wellness subsidy

Family leave (maternity/paternity)

Performance-based bonus/commission

Discounts on financial products

Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is seeking a Finance Analyst – Commissions to ensure accurate processing and reconciliation of commission income from insurance providers across our product portfolio.

The role analyzes performance against expectations, investigates variances, and supports budgeting, forecasting and the development of effective commission controls and reporting. A strong Excel focus and Power BI familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial administration, reconciliations or commission processing.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience preparing management information and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile commission income received from insurance providers.
• Compare actual commission receipts with expected income and investigate variances.
• Liaise with insurance providers and internal stakeholders to resolve items.
• Prepare management information on commission income and variances.
• Develop and maintain commission reports and Power BI dashboards.
• Support budgeting and forecasting of commission income.
• Maintain controls to ensure correct commission deducted from premiums.
• Maintain a central register of commission agreements and rates.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate commission processes.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Finance admin

Reconciliations

Commission processing

Excel

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are

At Cornmarket, we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We’ve been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services – from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond.

Role Purpose

The Finance Analyst – Commissions is responsible for the accurate processing and reconciliation of commission income received from insurance providers across Cornmarket’s product portfolio. The role will analyse commission performance against expectations, investigate variances, produce management information and support budgeting, forecasting and the continued development of effective commission controls and reporting.

Accountabilities of the Role

Commission processing

• Process and reconcile commission income received from insurance providers.

• Compare actual commission receipts with expected income and investigate variances.

• Liaise with insurance providers and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding or reconciling items.

• Prepare accurate and timely management information on commission income and variances.

• Develop and maintain commission reports and Power BI dashboards.

• Support the budgeting and forecasting of commission income.

• Develop and maintain controls and procedures to ensure the correct commission is deducted from premiums received.

• Maintain a central register of commission agreements, rates and supporting documentation.

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate commission processes.

• Perform other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Essential

• Relevant experience in financial administration, reconciliations, commission processing or a similar finance role.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Experience preparing management information and variance analysis.

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience in insurance, financial services or premium and commission processing.

• Knowledge of Cornmarket’s products and services.

• Experience using Power BI or other reporting and visualisation tools.

• Relevant accounting, finance or insurance qualification.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working from home options as part of our Cornmarket Flex ways of working

• Significant investments in your professional development (e.g. insurance qualifications, professional qualifications relevant to your role)

• Annual leave

• Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave)

• Attractive & flexible pension contribution rates

• Health insurance or wellness subsidy

• Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy)

• Performance-based bonus/commission

• Discounts on financial products

• Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Active Sports & Social Club

Behavioural Competencies Required

• Accountability and ownership

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

• Planning and organisation

• Attention to detail

• Collaboration and stakeholder management

• Clear communication

• Continuous improvement

• Risk and control awareness

Equal Opportunities & Data Privacy Notice

Cornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identity or expression, marital status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team. To review our data use practices, visit our Recruitment Data Privacy Notice.