Commercial Manager, Road & Linehaul

About the Role

At Team Global Express, we’re powering the movement of Australia, connecting people, businesses, and communities every day. Now, we’re looking for a commercially driven Commercial Manager – Road & Linehaul to help shape the future of our Parcels network.

This is a high-impact, strategic role at the heart of one of the most complex and critical parts of our operations. You’ll partner with senior leaders across our Road Metro and Linehaul networks, bringing sharp financial insight and commercial thinking to drive performance, optimise cost, and unlock new opportunities.

If you thrive on turning data into action, influencing at a senior level, and making a real impact across a large-scale logistics network this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with operational leaders to drive financial performance and efficiency across Road Metro and Linehaul operations.

• Deliver deep insights into fleet utilisation, linehaul efficiency, depot productivity and network cost performance.

• Lead forecasting, budgeting and performance review processes across a complex, multi-site portfolio.

• Develop robust financial models, business cases and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

• Analyse key operational drivers including route efficiency, labour productivity and service performance.

• Identify risks, opportunities and cost optimisation initiatives across transport and network operations.

• Influence decision-making through clear, data-driven reporting and commercial insights.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Network Planning, Pricing and FP&A teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting and analytical capability.

What You’ll Bring

• CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) with strong experience in commercial or operational finance.

• Proven ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders in complex, fast-paced environments.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, performance management and financial modelling.

• Deep understanding of operational drivers such as labour productivity, transport efficiency and cost optimisation.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with tools like Power BI, TM1 or ERP systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence to challenge and influence outcomes.

• A proactive, adaptable mindset and a passion for continuous improvement and value creation.

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.