Commercial Analyst

About the role

As the Commercial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in providing financial reporting, commercial analysis, and data-driven decision support. You will be responsible to enhance operational effectiveness and profitability through detailed cost and variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and KPI development.

What you’ll do

• Provide in-depth commercial analysis to support operational activities and drive profitability.

• Develop detailed volumetric-based financial and cost forecasts.

• Produce timely and actionable management and business performance reports.

• Deliver relevant and timely commercial insights to optimize the network and maximize value, focusing on both direct and indirect costs.

• Conduct P&L reporting and analysis, including internal recharge calculations.

• Lead strategic and operational budgeting processes, owning financial targets at the P&L level.

• Support strategic budgeting (multi-year) and shorter planning horizons for operational budgeting / forecasting, driving ownership of financial targets at a P&L owner level.

• Track business performance trends, including review of any under-performance with relevant stakeholders.

• Key business partner to executive stakeholders for operational performance and investment outcomes.

• Collaborate with operations, risk, and finance teams to enhance control measures.

• Preparation of financial modelling to solve supply chain problems and support the optimisation of operations.

• Ensure KPI reports are produced and are relevant and accurate.

• Prepare profitability and ad hoc business analysis, including identification of earnings enhancement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• Completed Bachelor of Economics or Commerce with Finance/Accounting focus.

• CA/CPA Registration.

• 5+ years in commercial finance with decision support

• Cost management, driver-based analysis (volume metrics)

• Advanced Excel modelling skills including data queries and ability to manipulate large volumes of data.

• System experience with Planning, Analytical and visualisation tools (previous experience with SQL queries, TM1, Power Bi would be advantageous)

• Strategic Thinking: Apply strong commercial insight and strategic capabilities with the ability to identify and mitigate risks.

• Ability to collaborate and influence a diverse group of stakeholders – working toward the common goal of optimising the network and driving value for the company

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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.