General Manager - Altona North, Australia - Team Global Express

Description

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

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

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
• Employee perks and discounts
• Flexible work, including work from home 4:1
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond

About the Role

Due to growth, Team Global Express have two new General Manager Commercial Finance positions. These strategic leadership roles are instrumental in driving the strategic priorities of our transformation journey, focusing on the Parcels and Industrial Business Units. Successful candidates will play a key role in enhancing network efficiency, financial planning, and commercial reporting, while fostering a values-led and high-performance culture across the organisation. On offer in Sydney, NSW and Melbourne, Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives, including financial and commercial planning and analysis, to support decision-making and optimise operational efficiency.
• Provide timely, action-oriented commercial insights and volumetric-based reporting to support the broader network strategy.
• Lead strategic budgeting, regular forecasting, and manage the delivery of these financial plans, focusing on cost rationalisation and capital expenditure.
• Serve as a key business partner to executive stakeholders, providing financial leadership on business cases, strategic initiatives, and capital investment plans.
• Implement and monitor a robust risk control framework, oversee internal controls, and drive improvements as identified via audits.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring talent development, performance management, and alignment with organisational values.

About You

• Robust commercial acumen and strategic thinking capabilities, with a proven ability to manage complex financial data and provide insightful analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence outcomes and lead change across the organisation.
• Flexible and resilient, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and the ability to drive change effectively in a complex operating environment.
• You possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics or Commerce with a focus on Finance/Accounting. A CA/CPA certification or equivalent is required; postgraduate qualifications in Business or Logistics are highly regarded.
• At least 10 years of financial expertise in a decision support role within a dynamic, change-oriented environment. Experience in managing and leading projects and providing commercial support in transformational settings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project finance skills, with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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 in Australia

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 in Australia