Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, 14 month contract
Job Description
FP&A Manager - Commercial
14 month contract
Hybrid role in Paddington: 3 days onsite, 2 days from home
General Summary:
The Manager FP&A - Commercial is the Operating Expense lead in Vertex's International finance business partnering organization, providing financial direction and strategic insight to the International Senior Commercial leaders relating to OPEX management. This role will help define and deliver against short- and long-term goals, including identification of key value drivers and Business KPIs to provide strategic decision support, and to identify opportunities to invest, cost efficiencies and ways to mitigate risk.
International Commercial includes teams such as Marketing, Market Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), New Product Planning, Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), and Global Insights, Analytics and Commercial Operation (GIACO).
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Drive the Financial Performance Management including strategic insight to the Commercial functional leaders in relation to International OPEX. Lead the OPEX financial planning process for areas of responsibility (budget, quarterly forecast, long range plan) to provide meaningful forward-looking projections. Manage financial performance with a focus on understanding the key drivers of short-term performance and communicating possible outcomes. Deliver insights to support International business strategic decisions, including opportunities to invest and cost efficiencies. Collaborate with OpEx Finance leadership to decide on departmental priorities. Work with partners in Global FP&A, accounting, GIS, HR and other functions to ensure clarity of ownership over deliverables. Drive continuous improvement by reviewing key processes to identify areas of efficiency. Manage Headcount Process alongside HR Partners to support Global Headcount Process. Ensure financial integrity, corporate governance, and compliance requirements are applied correctly. Knowledge and Skills:
Experience business partnering with an executive team. Strong skills in MS Office and financial software applications, including Hyperion & Power BI. Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills. Continuous improvement mindset, comfortable guiding cross-functional initiatives. Experience managing within a highly matrixed environment. Analytical and financial skills to evaluate a range of financial questions. Accountable for achievement of agreed targets; uses data to influence key stakeholders. Experience managing and developing a team of finance professionals. Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or equivalent qualification. Experience in a finance managerial role demonstrating strong technical and analytical skills. 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 person's 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
FP&A Manager - Commercial
14 month contract
Hybrid role in Paddington: 3 days onsite, 2 days from home
General Summary:
The Manager FP&A - Commercial is the Operating Expense lead in Vertex's International finance business partnering organization, providing financial direction and strategic insight to the International Senior Commercial leaders relating to OPEX management. This role will help define and deliver against short- and long-term goals, including identification of key value drivers and Business KPIs to provide strategic decision support, and to identify opportunities to invest, cost efficiencies and ways to mitigate risk.
International Commercial includes teams such as Marketing, Market Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), New Product Planning, Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), and Global Insights, Analytics and Commercial Operation (GIACO).
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Drive the Financial Performance Management including strategic insight to the Commercial functional leaders in relation to International OPEX. Lead the OPEX financial planning process for areas of responsibility (budget, quarterly forecast, long range plan) to provide meaningful forward-looking projections. Manage financial performance with a focus on understanding the key drivers of short-term performance and communicating possible outcomes. Deliver insights to support International business strategic decisions, including opportunities to invest and cost efficiencies. Collaborate with OpEx Finance leadership to decide on departmental priorities. Work with partners in Global FP&A, accounting, GIS, HR and other functions to ensure clarity of ownership over deliverables. Drive continuous improvement by reviewing key processes to identify areas of efficiency. Manage Headcount Process alongside HR Partners to support Global Headcount Process. Ensure financial integrity, corporate governance, and compliance requirements are applied correctly. Knowledge and Skills:
Experience business partnering with an executive team. Strong skills in MS Office and financial software applications, including Hyperion & Power BI. Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills. Continuous improvement mindset, comfortable guiding cross-functional initiatives. Experience managing within a highly matrixed environment. Analytical and financial skills to evaluate a range of financial questions. Accountable for achievement of agreed targets; uses data to influence key stakeholders. Experience managing and developing a team of finance professionals. Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or equivalent qualification. Experience in a finance managerial role demonstrating strong technical and analytical skills. 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 person's 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
