Vertex · 1 month ago
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $274K/yr
12+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals Inc is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Director of Corporate Finance is responsible for driving global planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, while partnering closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial direction and strategic insights. This role also involves leading a team of FP&A professionals to deliver accurate financial information that supports executive decision-making.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Defines and drives the vision for Corporate Finance, aligning planning and reporting processes with Vertex’s long-term strategic objectives. Influences enterprise decision-making through actionable insights and thought leadership
Builds organizational capability by developing future leaders, fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture, and mentoring talent across Finance
Lead preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting
Partner with functional finance teams to align assumptions, ensure accuracy, and support scenario planning and sensitivity analyses
Deliver insightful reporting packages and financial analysis for senior management, Executive Committee, and Board presentations
Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to track progress against corporate and functional goals
Leads transformational initiatives to enhance financial planning and analytics processes and capabilities, leveraging technology and innovation to position Vertex for sustainable growth
Partner with Financial Systems teams to optimize use of Hyperion/BI systems and other tools
Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, and Operations finance teams to provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives
Work closely with Investor Relations, HR, Tax, Treasury, and Accounting to reflect enterprise planning and process optimization
Lead Corporate Finance SOX processes, partnering closely with Accounting and Internal Audit teams to ensure process controls are maintained and evidenced
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or an equivalent qualification
MBA, CFA or CPA strongly preferred
12+ years of progressive financial management experience, with a heavy emphasis on financial planning and analysis with proven ability to manage complex financial processes
Proven experience operating effectively within a large, complex, and highly regulated global pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
Strong analytical and financial skills to evaluate a broad range of financial questions—especially portfolio analysis, valuation, ROI/ROIC, and complex business questions
Strong skills demonstrated 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
Demonstrated experience building/developing/leading a high performing team
Detail-oriented with ability to synthesize big picture story
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
Internal consultant mindset with ability to solve problems through pragmatic, creative approaches
Capability to pro-actively participate in managing within a cross-cultural matrix organization and develop a high performing group of business partners
Capacity to understand the pharmaceutical industry to address a broad range of challenges and business issues globally across all functions with the ability to make and facilitate quick decisions
Flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assist with various ad-hoc projects as needed
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)
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