Commercial Analyst, Corporate Functions, Linehaul, Fleet and Service Delivery

About the Role

We are seeking a Commercial Analyst to support linehaul network optimisation, fleet optimisation, and Delivery Partner cost management, based in Melbourne or Brisbane . This role plays a key part in driving commercial performance, improving efficiency, and maximising value to the P&L through strong financial insight, commercial analysis, and operational partnering.

Working closely with Operations, Fleet, Finance, Procurement, and Corporate Functions, you will deliver data-driven analysis that supports network optimisation, fleet performance, subcontractor cost management, cost governance, and improved financial discipline across the freight business.

Success in this role will require strong financial analysis, commercial judgement, and the ability to understand operational drivers and influence real business outcomes. Experience in professional services, including Big 4 or mid-tier accounting, advisory, consulting, commercial finance, operations, or a related commercial environment, will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial and financial analysis to improve linehaul network performance, fleet efficiency, utilisation, and P&L outcomes

• Develop financial models to support pricing, forecasting, scenario planning, cost analysis, fleet optimisation, and network optimisation decisions

• Analyse key cost drivers, including linehaul rates, fuel, fleet operating costs, repairs and maintenance, subcontractor costs, route performance, capacity utilisation, and supplier performance

• Partner with Operations and Fleet to identify opportunities for route optimisation, improved network design, cost reduction, asset utilisation, and service improvement

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, cost, governance, and commercial outcomes

• Support subcontractor rate reviews, benchmarking, cost validation, and commercial governance processes

• Provide insights to support procurement, supplier, fleet, and Delivery Partner strategy

• Act as a finance partner to Corporate Functions within a federated operating model

• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and FTE monitoring for Corporate Functions

• Ensure accurate reporting, governance, and transparency of financial and operational data

• Produce reporting packs with clear insights on cost trends, performance, risks, and improvement opportunities across linehaul, fleet, Delivery Partners, and Corporate Functions

About You

• You are a commercially minded analyst who enjoys turning complex financial and operational information into practical insights that influence real business decisions. You are confident partnering with finance, fleet, and operational stakeholders and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• You may come from commercial finance, operations, professional services, advisory, consulting, or another commercially focused background. What matters most is your ability to understand business drivers, work with stakeholders, analyse data, and provide clear recommendations that improve performance.

You will bring

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, analytics, advisory, consulting, professional services, including Big 4 or mid-tier accounting, or a related commercial environment

• Strong financial modelling, Excel, and data analysis skills

• Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate it into clear, actionable insights

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Commercial judgement, curiosity, and the confidence to ask the right questions

• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, performance reporting, or operational improvement

• Experience with transport, logistics, supply chain, fleet, subcontractor costs, or supplier cost structures is beneficial but not essential

• Deep operational knowledge, business experience, and established stakeholder relationships will be highly valued

• Experience supporting organisational change, transformation, or continuous improvement is desirable

What We Offer

• Full-time role based in Melbourne or Brisbane

• Opportunity to influence national freight network performance, fleet optimisation, and meaningful P&L outcomes

• Exposure to complex commercial, operational, and financial decision-making

• Work across Finance, Operations, Fleet, Procurement, and Corporate Functions

• Strong career development within a large national logistics organisation

• A dynamic, data-driven environment focused on continuous improvement, commercial discipline, fleet performance, and operational performance

Join Team Global Express and play a key role in shaping the future of our national freight network while building your career in a collaborative and high-performing environment. Apply now.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/ .

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.