Financial Planning & Analysis, Senior Analyst
Financial Planning & Analysis, Senior Analyst
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Job Description
Job Description
General Summary:
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 companys 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.
As a member of Vertexs Financial Planning & Analysis organization the Senior Financial Analyst BSMO is responsible for key activities supporting the monthly/quarterly accounting close long-range plan annual budget and quarterly forecasts. This role provides business partnering and key insights for functions within Vertexs Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Operations (BSMO).
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 and Responsibilities:
Perform the monthly/quarterly accounting close for expenses and accruals including flux analysis and compliance with SOX control requirements.
Support the financial planning process (annual budget forecasts long range plan etc.) for assigned functions to provide relevant forward-looking observations and develop key scenarios.
Support 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.
Develops and maintains the functional teams monthly financial reporting and analysis packages and assists in the consolidated monthly and quarterly financial review presentations.
Supports the capital expense budget for their respective functions partnering with the business and other members of BSMO 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.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large amounts of data with the capacity to create ad hoc reports financial models or analytics independently.
Experience with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Hyperion (or another multidimensional database) business intelligence or visualization tools a plus.
Strong judgment and professionalism required.
Intellectual curiosity to develop a deep understanding of business issues.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues (within or outside of finance) in sharing insights and learnings.
Must be able to work well with senior leaders peers and junior team members.
Possesses a continuous improvement mindset with the flexibility to adapt to change.
Education and Experience:
B.S. Degree in Finance Economics or related quantitative/analytical field.
3 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.
Pay Range:
$88000 - $132000Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to 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) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex 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 Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
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 persons 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
