Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Overview

Vertex is growing and seeks a Manager, FP&A who will partner with business functions to provide financial direction and strategic insight, build analytics, and support decision making.

• Assist with the financial performance management process (objective setting, budget vs. actuals, etc) for assigned areas, including Monthly Operating Review (MOR) and forecast process, focusing on key drivers of short‑term performance and communicating outcome ranges.
• Proactively manage the financial planning process (budget, forecast), develop forward‑looking scenarios, identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Lead process‑improvement projects spanning the Finance organization.
• Provide financial direction and strategic insight, influencing decisions and identifying global opportunities to invest, save costs, and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with Business Partners to ensure coherent financial analysis and alignment across functions.
• Partner within FP&A and with Global Financial Systems, Accounting, HR, and other functions to ensure clear ownership of deliverables and seamless service delivery.
• Ensure financial integrity, corporate governance, and compliance for all financial aspects of the assigned areas.

• Strong analytical and financial skills to evaluate a broad range of financial questions and support complex business decisions.
• Expertise with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Hyperion or other multidimensional databases; experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong business acumen and judgment, and knowledge of the company’s markets, products and industry trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset with flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Understanding of accounting and finance principles.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related quantitative/analytical field. Typically requires 6 years of relevant financial experience or equivalent education and experience, with a track record of success in a team‑based environment.

$116,000 – $174,000 (base). Eligible for annual bonus, equity, and other benefits.

Hybrid‑eligible: can work remotely up to two days per week or on‑site five days per week. Flex status subject to Vertex’s Flex policy.

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to 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 and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.