Commercial Lead, G&d

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge - big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post —
- Global Logistics provides sophisticated supply chain solutions, from end-to-end or part solutions, warehousing and distribution to dedicated transport solutions, across the globe and to some of the most remote corners of the world.
- Government & Defence provides specialised logistics expertise, including relocation services. We work with clients at all levels of government to deliver an extremely diverse range of logistics solutions - from the distribution of healthcare products, managing the relocation of their employees, delivering fleets of government vehicles, through to helicopter rescue services.
- We have a new opportunity for a Commercial Lead to play a crucial role in supporting financial and commercial management and executing the strategy of specific contracts in Toll Government and Defence’s Fourth Party Logistics (4PL) business, primarily the Department of Home Affairs Assisted Passage contract.
- We provide a supportive environment where we want you to collaborate and contribute to achieving great outcomes. This role offers a combination of office and work from home (minimum 3 days in the office).
- Key responsibilities include:

- Partnering with 4PL contract, operational and finance management colleagues to deliver commercial excellence, including timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, reports and insights
- Building robust financial and contract models to support improved commercial outcomes, requiring the ability to incorporate business costs, margins and performance data into customer and subcontractor invoices and reports;
- Participating in contract development, subcontractor and supplier agreement negotiations, risk identification and mitigations in new and on-going programs of work
- Supporting financial forecasting, management and reporting to enable timely and effective decision making to assist senior management
- Participating in strategy development to support achievement of long-term goals and short-term commitments, including continuous improvement across systems, processes and policies
- Supporting other business activities as required across the 4PL business to support improved financial, risk and commercial outcomes, including coaching other team members
- To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Minimum of three (3) years experience in a commercial/contract analyst role with proven experience in business partnering, stakeholder management, and management accounting practices.
- Strategic thinking, analytical capability, planning skills and commercial acumen.
- Confidence working with all organisational levels, both on-line and in person, showing excellent all-round communication skills to liaise with multiple senior internal and external stakeholders across different issues.
- Influencing and negotiating with customers and suppliers to execute agreements, liaising with legal counsel and management while operating under delegations of authority to manage executions.
- Sound accounting knowledge and awareness of risk management methodologies and internal controls
- Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills, particularly Excel and Word
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting / commercial management.
- CA/CPA qualified or similar advantageous

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.