Finance Analyst – Commissions

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.