Financial Planning & Analysis Associate Director

General Summary: The Associate Director, FP&A is a leader in Vertex's finance business partnering organization, providing financial direction and strategic insight to key functional leaders. The role helps define and deliver against short- and long-term goals by identifying key value drivers and Business KPIs, and providing strategic decision support—supporting pricing proposals that preserve value and mitigate risks. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Provide financial direction and strategic insight to functional leaders; support ongoing pricing proposals with market access by developing key scenarios and identifying risks/uncertainties and mitigation plans. Support quarterly revenue forecasts in partnership with market access analytics to ensure accurate inputs, understand trends, and drive insights. Review weekly sales performance to understand key drivers of short-term performance; coordinate with Commercial Insights and Analytics. Partner with Trade and Gross-to-Net Forecasting to understand inventory dynamics and support distribution strategy proposals. Evolve performance tracking to improve assumptions and metrics for tracking actuals, budget, and forecasts. Partner with sample program coordinator and analytics teams to optimize sample program impact and ensure integrated budgeting. Ensure financial integrity, corporate governance, and compliance for areas of responsibility. Knowledge and Skills: Pharmaceutical industry experience; business partnering with an executive team. Strong MS Office and financial software skills (including Hyperion). Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills with senior management and Finance partners. Ability to lead and drive change in a complex, fast-paced environment across time zones. Proactive participation in a cross-cultural matrix organization. Strong analytical/financial skills (portfolio analysis, valuation, ROI/ROIC, complex business questions). Ability to understand pharmaceutical industry challenges globally and make/facilitate quick decisions. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent. Typically 8+ years in a finance managerial role with strong technical/analytical skills and success in a team-based environment. Benefits (if applicable to the role): Eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. #J-18808-Ljbffr