Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager

Vertex France Distribution; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager to join its Boston office. The role requires leading financial planning processes for R&D, providing strategic insight and financial direction. Candidates should have a strong finance background, preferably with biotech experience, and excellent leadership skills. A hybrid work schedule is available, allowing for both in-office and remote work.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Generous paid time off

Educational assistance programs

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 8+ years in finance or accounting, preferably in biotech.
• Strong understanding of R&D finance principles.
• Ability to lead financial processes in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidated financial planning process for R&D.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Guide team of Finance Business Partners for coherent financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Financial Software Applications (e.g., Hyperion)

Job description

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Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager

Apply locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-25677

Job Description

Job Description

Vertex is growing at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for motivated professionals who are keen to contribute to the Vertex mission to invest in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. Our finance function is integral to achieving our company’s strategic goals, providing critical insights and analysis in support of decision-making across the organization. By joining our function, you will become part of a fast-moving, forward-thinking team to support the ongoing growth of a leader in the biotechnology industry.

The Finance FP&A Senior Manager is a key member of Vertex's Financial Planning & Analysis organization, providing financial direction and strategic insight to the key functional finance leaders. Supporting the Research & Development (R&D) organization, this role will help define and deliver against short term and long-term goals, including identification of key value drivers and Business KPIs. The role is instrumental in providing strategic decision support, influencing decisions and identifying opportunities to invest, save costs and mitigate risks on a global basis.

This position is based in our Boston, MA office, located in the Seaport area. This role requires a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office & 2 days remote on a weekly basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the consolidated financial planning process for R&D (budget, forecast, long range plan) to provide meaningful forward-looking direction, develop key scenarios, and identify risks/uncertainties and plans for potential mitigation.
• Lead the financial performance management process for R&D (target setting, budget vs. actuals, etc), including the monthly forecast process, with a focus on understanding the key drivers of short-term performance and communicating the range of possible outcomes.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key financial performance indicators (KPIs) and trend analysis.
• Conduct portfolio-level financial reviews to identify risks, opportunities, and resource allocation priorities and opportunities.
• Provide financial direction and strategic insight to the R&D functional finance leaders. Help to define and deliver against short term and long-term goals, including identification of key value drivers and Business KPIs.
• Provide strategic decision support, influencing decisions and identifying opportunities to invest, save costs and mitigate risks on a global basis.
• Guide a team of Finance Business Partners to ensure coherent financial analysis and alignment across functions - responsibilities also include staff training and development, defining and evolving roles and responsibilities to meet business needs.
• Partner with our Corporate FP&A team, Accounting, HR and other functions to ensure there is clear ownership and management of the deliverables from those teams and that Finance services are delivered seamlessly to the business.
• Ensure financial integrity and robust corporate governance and compliance of all financial aspects for areas of responsibility.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical and financial skills to evaluate a broad range of financial questions—especially portfolio analysis, valuation, ROI/ROIC, and complex business questions.
• Ability to lead and drive change in a developing business environment, coordinating processes involving large numbers of people, complex systems, and tight deadlines across multiple time zones.
• Expert technology and systems skills in MS Office and financial software applications, including Hyperion.
• Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interaction with senior management, as well as business partners and peers within Finance.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance principles, financial modeling and valuations with strong financial analysis, interpretation skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or an equivalent qualification. MBA preferred.
• Typically requires 8+ finance, accounting, or a related field, with a strong understanding of R&D finance principles.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry strongly preferred.

Pay Range:

$131,200 - $196,800

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.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

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Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency .

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook , Twitter/X , LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram .

The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives.

Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.