Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance

Role 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.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Defines and drives the vision for Corporate Finance, aligning planning and reporting processes with Vertex‚Äôs long-term strategic objectives. Influences enterprise decision-making through actionable insights and thought leadership.
• 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‚ÄëFunctional 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.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent; MBA, CFA or CPA strongly preferred.
• Required Experience: 12+ years of progressive financial management experience with emphasis on financial planning and analysis; proven ability to manage complex financial processes. Experience in a large, complex, highly regulated global pharmaceutical or biotechnology company is preferred.
• Required Knowledge/Skills: Strong analytical and financial skills (portfolio analysis, valuation, ROI/ROIC, complex business questions); proficiency in MS Office and Hyperion; excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills; proven leadership of high-performing teams; detail-oriented with ability to synthesize big-picture narratives; ability to lead change across large teams, complex systems, and multiple time zones; internal consultant mindset; ability to operate within a cross-cultural matrix; understanding of pharmaceutical industry challenges.

Skills

• Financial planning and analysis
• Strategic financial leadership
• Forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• Hyperion/BI systems proficiency
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Executive-level communication
• Change management and process improvement

Education

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• MBA, CFA or CPA strongly preferred

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site Eligible
• Note: Flex status may be changed and is subject to company policy