Vertex · 2 months ago
Director, Global Process Excellence, Finance Systems and Reporting
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$181K/yr - $271K/yr
12+ years expVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Director of Global Process Excellence will lead continuous improvement workstreams to enhance finance systems and processes, ensuring efficient scaling of Vertex's finance teams. This role requires strong collaboration across finance and other departments to optimize enterprise planning and reporting capabilities.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Strategizes with finance and business leaders to identify and prioritize global R&D Finance process optimization opportunities to enable Vertex’s efficient growth through industry-leading cross-functional innovation and business partnering
Partners with Finance leadership to develop a strategy for that organization’s efficient scaling on short term processes as well as the LRP
Leads process and systems enhancement workstreams to help optimize the use of data driven insights to drive integrated enterprise decision making
Enables VRTX growth by using data and technology platforms to enable operating efficiencies, growth and ability to scale with sustainable, compliant and risk balanced processes
Drives implementation of VRTX global financial data structures to ensure that we are organizing and governing data to enable effective performance management and decision support as Vertex grows in scale and complexity
Partners closely with Finance, PPM, HR, Accounting and DTE to ensure that Vertex is building integrated enterprise planning capabilities to enable short- and long-term decision making and resource allocation
Collaborates and communicates effectively with others, identifies opportunities where change management is needed and helps to develop plans of action to address the gaps
Helps to develop and coach more junior team members to encourage growth and new opportunities and maintaining an atmosphere of inclusivity across the team
Utilizes data analytics and metrics to identify trends, make recommendations and mitigate resourcing and financial risks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or Accounting
Typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience in a finance managerial role demonstrating strong technical and analytical skills, and a track record of success working in a team-based environment or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
MBA and CPA a plus
Possesses a continuous improvement mindset, constantly interrogating the way we operate with flexibility and ability to drive change
Significant experience leveraging Lean and Six Sigma concepts to identify opportunities for improvement and to develop and implement action plans
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and processes; able to manage through ambiguity and influence with and without authority
Must have vision for the future, an ability to think strategically on getting alignment across various groups, and an ability to partner effectively with R&D and BSMO Finance leadership
Ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems, leveraging industry best practices and finding solutions that are fit-for-purpose for Vertex but also contemplate future business needs
Ability to effectively work with and influence senior leaders including the DTE LT, FLT, HR LT and PPM LT individually and in gaining alignment amongst these groups when needed
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Significant knowledge of drug development process with strong business acumen and judgment; knowledge of the company's markets/products a plus
Strong project management ability and ability to manage multiple projects and areas of ownership
Proactive, organized, and comfortable managing shifting priorities in a rapidly changing environment
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
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
Company
Vertex
Vendor intelligence that combs through your supplier, manufacturer, logistics data to detect where you're leaving money on the table.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase