Finance Manager, Global Research

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Manager, Global Research is a key member of Vertex's Financial Planning & Analysis organization, partnering with business leaders across the Research and Development (R&D) functions. This role partners closely with several functions across R&D, providing financial direction and strategic insights to enable delivery against short-term and long-term goals, including identification of key value drivers and Business KPIs. The role ensures that all functional activities are appropriately reflected in company budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning and will build analytics to help decision making. This position is based in our Boston, MA location (Seaport area) and requires a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office /2 days remote on a weekly basis.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Finance, Economics , or related quantitative/analytical field
• 6+ years of relevant experience in a finance 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
• Exceptional analytical and financial skills to evaluate a broad range of financial questions, especially valuation, ROI/ROIC, and complex business decisions.
• Expertise with Excel and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with Hyperion or another multidimensional database; experience with business intelligence and visualization tools a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues (within or outside of finance) in sharing insights and learnings.
• Ability to lead and drive change in a developing business environment, coordinating processes involving large numbers of people, complex systems, and tight deadlines.
• Proficient business acumen, judgment and knowledge of the company’s markets/products and industry trends.
• Skilled at building strong work relationships across all levels of the team, from senior leaders to junior members.
• Possesses a high degree of ownership over work product with the flexibility to adapt to change

Nice To Haves

• Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial planning process (annual budget, forecasts, long range plan, etc.) for assigned functions to provide relevant, forward-looking observations, and develop key scenarios
• Conduct the financial performance management process across the Global Research portfolio (Boston, San Diego, Oxford, CGT, Seattle, DCS) with a focus on influencing business operations and decisions through an understanding of key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Build and manage analytics and transparent reporting to drive forecast accuracy and inform on key drivers of any variances to plan, with full transparency on any judgments about risks and opportunities for both operating and capital expenses
• Perform the monthly/quarterly accounting close for expenses and accruals, including flux analysis and compliance with SOX control requirements
• Develop and maintain the functional teams’ monthly financial reporting and analysis packages; and assists in the consolidated monthly and quarterly financial review presentations
• Manage the capital expense budget for their respective functions, partnering with the business and other members of RPCS Finance
• Partners with Human Resources on headcount reporting, forecasting and planning
• Works closely with other members of the CFO organization including Corporate Finance, Strategic Sourcing and Accounting to maintain a continuous improvement mindset and promote strong communication, sharing of best practices and efficient processes.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level