Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Description General

Summary:

The Finance Manager, Commercial Manufacturing and Tech Ops (CMTO) is a key member of Vertex's Financial Planning & Analysis organization, responsible for our monthly/quarterly accounting close and supporting our Long Range Plan, Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasts. This role partners closely with Commercial Manufacturing and Tech ops (CMTO) functions supporting our Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Operations (BSMO).This role partners closely with several functions across CMTO, 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. The position will improve the efficiency of recurring finance activities through automation and standardization.

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.

Key

Duties & 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

Serves as a key finance business partner to CMTO/BSMO leadership

Provides decision support for investments, trade-offs and resource allocation

Conduct the financial performance management process across the CMTO functions, with a focus on influencing business operations and decisions through an understanding of key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities

Partner with CMTO/BSMO leaders to provide financial guidance, decision support, and recommendations on resource allocation, investments, and operational trade-offs.

Perform ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and sensitivity assessments to evaluate financial impact of business decisions, risks, and opportunities.

Develop and track key financial and operational KPIs to monitor performance and support proactive decision-making

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 CMTO Finance.

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.

Education and Experience:

B.S. Degree in Finance, Economics, or related quantitative/analytical field; MBA preferred6+ 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

Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge and

Skills:

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.

Ability to prepare and present insights to finance leadership and business leaders

Strong communication skills, both…