About the role
Mō mātou | About Us
Here at Linfox, we believe that together, anything is possible. From our beginnings in 1956, Linfox has grown to become Asia Pacific’s largest privately‑owned logistics company, employing more than 24,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
We use sophisticated technology and smart supply chain solutions to keep essential goods moving for major customers across sectors including Retail, FMCG and manufacturing while shaping the future of logistics through a strong focus on safety, sustainability and operational efficiency.
Our Finance & Commercial team is at the heart of this success, partnering closely with customers and internal leaders to drive commercial outcomes, support strategic growth, and deliver strong financial performance across our national operations.
He angitūtanga | The Opportunity
As Commercial Manager, you will support the growth and development of existing and new customer contracts for Linfox New Zealand. Reporting to the General Manager – Finance & Commercial, the role provides commercial insight, financial analysis, and decision support while working closely with customers and senior internal stakeholders.
Ngā kawenga | What You’ll Be Doing
In this pivotal role, you’ll
- Provide commercial and financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision‑making
- Support the growth and development of existing and new customer contracts
- Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing, cost optimisation, and commercial decisions
- Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Lead and deliver finance‑led improvement initiatives and commercial projects
- Partner with customers and senior stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Operations, and IT
Ō pūkenga | What You’ll Need to Succeed
You are an experienced Commercial Manager from the transport, logistics, or broader supply chain sector, ideally with direct transport industry experience. You are commercially astute, customer‑focused, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders in complex operating environments.
You can demonstrate
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance (CA qualified or working towards CA preferred)
- Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or senior commercial finance role
- Experience supporting profit and loss businesses and complex commercial agreements
- Strong commercial acumen within transport, logistics, or supply chain operations
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability
- Prior experience in pricing, including pricing models, rate reviews, or tender support
- Experience working directly with customers and influencing commercial outcomes through strong stakeholder engagement
Te whakaurunga | Inclusion Statement
At Linfox, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives. We recognise and respect Māori as tangata whenua and value the contribution of Māori and Pasifika peoples, alongside people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures.
He pai ki a koe? | Sound like you?
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Mōhiohio anō | 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 full medical with a drug and alcohol test.
To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers