Commercial Analyst

Centrurion Transport; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join the Specialised Services team in Brisbane. This hands-on role turns data into insights to drive profitability and commercial performance.

You will develop dashboards and tools in Excel and Power BI and help with budgeting, forecasting and ROI assessments. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in commercial analysis, a Finance/Accounting degree, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and AML/FP&A knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial analysis, finance, or related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Exposure to supply-chain, contract logistics and transport industries.
• Advanced Excel skills with financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Strong understanding of FP&A or commercial finance.
• Experience with revenue models, rate cards, P&L and cost-to-serve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate weekly revenue and portfolio performance reporting.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, performance drivers and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reporting, dashboards and commercial tools using Excel and Power BI.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure and ROI assessments.
• Provide commercial insights to support customer growth and share-of-wallet opportunities.
• Identify revenue risks and opportunities for improved profitability and cost optimisation.
• Maintain rate cards and pricing tools.
• Support contract reviews, pricing schedules, rise and fall mechanisms and customer reporting.
• Assist with tenders, pricing reviews and contract variation assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

CA/CPA progress towards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We're looking for a Commercial Analyst to join our Specialised Services team in Brisbane.

You will play a key role in turning financial and operational data into meaningful insights that support better business decisions, improve profitability and strengthen commercial performance.

This is a hands-on analytical role where you'll go beyond reporting the numbers - identifying trends, challenging existing ways of working, highlighting risks and opportunities, and providing recommendations that make a real difference to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and insightful weekly revenue and portfolio performance reporting.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, performance drivers and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reporting, dashboards and commercial tools using Excel and Power BI.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure and ROI assessments.
• Provide commercial insights to support customer growth and share-of-wallet opportunities.
• Identify revenue risks and opportunities for improved profitability and cost optimisation.
• Maintain rate cards and pricing tools.
• Support contract reviews, pricing schedules, rise and fall mechanisms and customer reporting.
• Assist with tenders, pricing reviews and contract variation assessments.

About You

You'll be an analytical and commercially focused professional who enjoys getting into the detail while keeping sight of the bigger business picture.

You'll bring:

• 3+ years' experience in commercial analysis, finance, business analytics or a similar commercially focused role.
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Exposure to supply-chain, contract logistics and transport industries.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, management accounting, FP&A or commercial finance.
• Experience working with revenue models, rate cards, P&L and cost-to-serve.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across the business.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify opportunities and turn analysis into action.
• CA/CPA membership or progress towards qualification is desirable.

Why Join Centurion?

• Join an established Australian logistics business with a nationwide network.
• Play a key role in supporting commercial performance across a specialised portfolio.
• Work closely with senior commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Make a tangible impact through data-driven insights and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a team focused on improving the way we work and delivering better outcomes for our customers and business.

About Centurion

Centurion is a leading Australian logistics company, founded in 1971, with a nationwide network supporting customers across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.

Centurion is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and First Nations People.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.