Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance

Job Description

Position Summary

The Director of Corporate Finance is a key member within the Finance organization, responsible for driving short term global planning, forecasting, and reporting processes—including budget development, consolidated performance reporting, and preparation of Board materials.  This role partners closely with Finance leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to provide financial direction and deliver strategic insights that enable achievement of Vertex objectives.  The Director leads and develops a team of FP&A professionals, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and actionable financial information that supports executive decision‑making and strengthens shareholder communication.  Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to distill complex financial data into clear narratives, and the influence to guide decisions across a matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• 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.

Planning & Forecasting

• 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.

Performance Management & Reporting

• 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.

Process Optimization & Systems

• 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.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• 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

Required Education Level

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or an equivalent qualification

• MBA, CFA or CPA strongly preferred

Required Experience

• 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.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• 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

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

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. 

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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 [email protected]