Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Annual equity awards

Commuting subsidy

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team. You will build analytics and models to support budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans, and identify key value drivers across assigned functions to guide decision-making.

The role emphasizes collaboration with finance peers, SOX control compliance, headcount forecasting, and driving continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• 2 years of relevant financial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and knowledge of Hyperion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the financial performance management process for assigned functions, including budgeting and monthly forecast.
• Support budget, forecast, and long-range planning with forward-looking observations.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly accounting close for expenses and accruals with SOX compliance.
• Lead projects within the Finance organization as needed.
• Support business case-based decision-making for investments and headcount planning.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Hyperion

Job description

**Job Description****General Summary:**The Senior Analyst is a member of Vertex's Financial Planning & Analysis team supporting a number of functions by providing financial analyses including identification of key value drivers and business key performance indicators (KPIs). Helps functions achieve their short- and long-term goals through proactive day-to-day decision support. The role ensures relevant functional activities are reflected in company budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning. The role will build analytics and models to aid functional management in decision-making. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:*** Conduct the financial performance management process for assigned functions (i.e., objective setting, tracking budget versus actuals, etc.), including the monthly forecast process, with a focus on supporting business operations and decisions through an understanding of the key drivers of short-term performance and communicating the range of possible outcomes* Support the financial planning process (e.g., budget, forecast, long range plan) for assigned functions to provide relevant, forward-looking observations, develop key scenarios, and identify key risks/uncertainties and plans for potential mitigation* Participate in the monthly / quarterly accounting close for expenses and accruals, including compliance with SOX control requirements* May lead various projects within the Finance organization* Support business case-based decision-making for investments* Conduct headcount reporting, forecasting and planning* Work closely with other members of the Finance organization to maintain a continuous improvement mindset and promote strong communication and efficient processes **Knowledge and Skills:*** Experience in the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry* Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint* Knowledge of Hyperion* Solid business acumen and judgment, and knowledge of the company's markets/products and industry trends* Developed communication skills, both written and verbal* Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance principles, financial modeling and valuations with strong financial analysis, interpretation skills* Ability to work independently under general guidance, take initiative and complete tasks to deadlines **Education and Experience:*** Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting* Typically requires 2 years of relevant financial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience #HYBRID #LI-MF1 At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.**Pay Range:**$89,600 - $134,400**Disclosure Statement:**The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.**Flex Designation:**Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible**Flex Eligibility Status:**In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. **Hybrid**: work remotely up to two days per week; **or select** 2. **On-Site**: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.#LI-Hybrid