Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Commercial Manufacturing and Tech Ops
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Commercial Manufacturing and Tech Ops (CMTO) Finance
Hybrid schedule: Boston, MA (Seaport area); 3 days in office / 2 days remote weekly.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and standardization across month-end close, reporting, and budgeting/forecasting/long-range planning (CMTO/Supply Chain Finance).
- Provide analytics and transparent reporting to improve forecast accuracy and explain variances (OPEX, capital expenses, COGS).
- Partner with CMTO to influence and optimize network strategy decisions.
- Identify ROI/trade-off opportunities to drive profitability for small molecule and T1D programs.
- Support annual budget, forecasts, and long-range plan with forward-looking observations and scenario development.
- Develop and coach team members; promote inclusivity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial Finance, DST Finance, Strategic Sourcing, and Accounting with a continuous improvement mindset.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (MBA/advanced degree preferred).
- 10+ years in a finance managerial role with strong technical/analytical skills.
- Business partnering experience with Manufacturing/Supply Chain leaders (prefer large Biotech/Pharma).
- Ability to manage efficient processes across OPEX, Inventory, and COGS for complex budgets/forecasts/analyses.
- Deep understanding of Biotech/Pharma manufacturing finance; ability to make/facilitate quick decisions.
- Expert analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent communication/presentation to senior stakeholders.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strategic thinking/problem-solving; influence without authority; strong business judgment.
- Advanced Excel/PowerPoint; working knowledge of Hyperion or similar tools.
- Interpersonal communication; lead change; cross-functional collaboration; continuous improvement mindset.
Pay Range: $182,400 - $273,600. Eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards.
Hybrid schedule: Boston, MA (Seaport area); 3 days in office / 2 days remote weekly.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and standardization across month-end close, reporting, and budgeting/forecasting/long-range planning (CMTO/Supply Chain Finance).
- Provide analytics and transparent reporting to improve forecast accuracy and explain variances (OPEX, capital expenses, COGS).
- Partner with CMTO to influence and optimize network strategy decisions.
- Identify ROI/trade-off opportunities to drive profitability for small molecule and T1D programs.
- Support annual budget, forecasts, and long-range plan with forward-looking observations and scenario development.
- Develop and coach team members; promote inclusivity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial Finance, DST Finance, Strategic Sourcing, and Accounting with a continuous improvement mindset.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (MBA/advanced degree preferred).
- 10+ years in a finance managerial role with strong technical/analytical skills.
- Business partnering experience with Manufacturing/Supply Chain leaders (prefer large Biotech/Pharma).
- Ability to manage efficient processes across OPEX, Inventory, and COGS for complex budgets/forecasts/analyses.
- Deep understanding of Biotech/Pharma manufacturing finance; ability to make/facilitate quick decisions.
- Expert analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent communication/presentation to senior stakeholders.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strategic thinking/problem-solving; influence without authority; strong business judgment.
- Advanced Excel/PowerPoint; working knowledge of Hyperion or similar tools.
- Interpersonal communication; lead change; cross-functional collaboration; continuous improvement mindset.
Pay Range: $182,400 - $273,600. Eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards.