Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
September 02, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
Corporate Functions
General Summary:
The Finance Controller (Senior Manager) is a key member of Vertex’s COFO organization, reporting to the Finance Controller (Director). The role is a strategic partner and subject matter expert for functional Finance teams including Research, Development, Biopharmaceutical Sciences & Manufacturing Operations, Commercial, G&A and Corporate Finance. Designs, implements, and leads continuous improvement of processes, policies, and procedures to advance an agile, strategic and compliant Finance organization.
Key Duties And Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives across COFO to drive process excellence and continuous improvement.
- Support enterprise transformation initiatives (system implementations, M&A integrations/collaborations).
- Evaluate new accounting transactions and assess budget, forecast and reporting impacts.
- Design and support the Finance SOX compliance framework; provide guidance and serve as the primary escalation point for SOX-related matters.
- Serve as Project Sponsor for the Finance Reporting & Analytics Center of Excellence.
- Provide Finance Risk SME support for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), including supplier financial health assessments and mitigation of third-party financial risks.
- Advise on month-end close and SOX control inquiries (consolidation schedules, threshold requirements, reporting system options).
- Champion effective system design, adoption and change management.
- Adapt to evolving Finance priorities and business needs.
Knowledge And Skills:
- Strong business acumen and communication skills.
- Strategic mindset; ability to translate business objectives into financial frameworks.
- US GAAP and SOX requirements knowledge; FP&A best practices.
- Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems expertise (ERP/financial system implementation a plus).
- Ability to lead through influence and build trusted relationships.
Education And Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required.
- Experience with forecasting, P&L ownership, and SOX controls required.
- CPA preferred; Big 4/equivalent public accounting preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive finance/industry experience; biotech/pharma strongly preferred.
The Finance Controller (Senior Manager) is a key member of Vertex’s COFO organization, reporting to the Finance Controller (Director). The role is a strategic partner and subject matter expert for functional Finance teams including Research, Development, Biopharmaceutical Sciences & Manufacturing Operations, Commercial, G&A and Corporate Finance. Designs, implements, and leads continuous improvement of processes, policies, and procedures to advance an agile, strategic and compliant Finance organization.
Key Duties And Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives across COFO to drive process excellence and continuous improvement.
- Support enterprise transformation initiatives (system implementations, M&A integrations/collaborations).
- Evaluate new accounting transactions and assess budget, forecast and reporting impacts.
- Design and support the Finance SOX compliance framework; provide guidance and serve as the primary escalation point for SOX-related matters.
- Serve as Project Sponsor for the Finance Reporting & Analytics Center of Excellence.
- Provide Finance Risk SME support for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), including supplier financial health assessments and mitigation of third-party financial risks.
- Advise on month-end close and SOX control inquiries (consolidation schedules, threshold requirements, reporting system options).
- Champion effective system design, adoption and change management.
- Adapt to evolving Finance priorities and business needs.
Knowledge And Skills:
- Strong business acumen and communication skills.
- Strategic mindset; ability to translate business objectives into financial frameworks.
- US GAAP and SOX requirements knowledge; FP&A best practices.
- Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems expertise (ERP/financial system implementation a plus).
- Ability to lead through influence and build trusted relationships.
Education And Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required.
- Experience with forecasting, P&L ownership, and SOX controls required.
- CPA preferred; Big 4/equivalent public accounting preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive finance/industry experience; biotech/pharma strongly preferred.