Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager

General Summary

The Senior Manager, FP&A is a key member of Vertex’s Finance Business Partnering organization, providing financial leadership and strategic support to the U.S. Kidney team. This role will help shape and deliver near-term and long-term financial goals as Vertex advances toward commercialization of its Kidney portfolio.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to functional leaders supporting the U.S. Kidney business.
• Drives the financial performance management process for responsible functions (objective setting, budget vs. actuals, etc.), including the monthly forecast process, with a focus on influencing business operations and decisions through an understanding of the key drivers of short term performance and communicating the range of possible outcomes.
• Drives the financial planning process for responsible functions (budget, forecast, long range plan) to provide insightful and influential forward looking direction, to develop key scenarios, and to identify key risks/uncertainties and plans for potential mitigation.
• Works closely with other members of the CFO organization including to maintain a continuous improvement mindset and promote strong communication, sharing of best practices and efficient processes.
• Identifies and help drive opportunities to improve process across the global finance organization.
• Ensure financial integrity, sound governance, and compliance across all areas of responsibility.
• Help define and monitor business KPIs that support strategic decision-making and identify opportunities to expand patient access in the U.S.

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including finance business partnering with senior or executive leaders.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex business issues and investment decisions.
• Experience with portfolio analysis, valuation, ROI/ROIC assessment, forecasting, and broader commercial finance support.
• Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across senior leadership, Finance, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead through change in a dynamic business environment involving complex processes, multiple stakeholders, and tight timelines.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed, and global organization.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems, including Hyperion.
• Broad understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the ability to address business challenges across functions.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to build, lead, or develop high-performing business partnerships and teams.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Typically requires 8 years of relevant financial experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A track record of success working in a team-based environment.