Join Linfox: Where Anything is Possible
At Linfox, we believe that together, anything is possible. We use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government, and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry-leading innovations in safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.
What does the job look like?
As the National Commercial Manager, you will manage the commercial and financial aspects of our key retail customer contract. You will analyse new business opportunities and optimize the key contract commercially. You will play a lead role in compiling the annual plan and evaluating commercial and financial performance against the plan each week, including preparing and analyzing financial models.
Working closely with the President and General Managers of the Retail Business unit, you will provide strategic advice and data-driven insights into the risks and opportunities associated with the customer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide financial modelling and analysis for new and existing customer business, including preparing CAM models, generating cost analysis for tenders, and preparing financial models for business optimization and profitability.
- Prepare reports and analyses for senior leaders to showcase business performance and areas for improvement.
- Assist finance and operations teams through analysis and interpretation of weekly and monthly results.
- Lead and coach finance and operations teams in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
- Identify opportunities to refine current processes to improve customer profitability.
- Foster an environment of continuous improvement by challenging current processes and investigating new opportunities.
- Review all tender proposals for accuracy before submission.
Are you the one?
You are a commercial professional with experience in the Retail, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport, or a similar field. You have a proven ability to optimize the financial and operational impact of key customer contracts and build strong long-term relationships with key internal and external partners. You are passionate about data and developing models and analyses that support the operational and financial performance of the customer operation.
- Degree qualification in Accounting & Finance, Business, Management, or a similar field.
- Experience as a commercial professional within Supply Chain, Transport, Logistics, or a similar sector.
- Ability to lead core activities in budgeting, KPI performance review, financial reporting, cost analysis, profitability analysis, financial modelling, and variance analysis within an operational environment.
- Knowledge of operations and the ability to navigate challenges related to workforce/operational optimization.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leadership qualities and experience working with diverse and highly skilled teams.
What's in it for you?
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and a return-to-work bonus for eligible employees.
- Career development opportunities and mentoring programs.
- Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel, and health and well-being.
- The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact.
At Linfox, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), ages, religions, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.
We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Further Information:
You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria, which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and a full medical with a drug and alcohol test.
To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers.
#LI-MC1
