Job Description

The Senior Director, FP&A – Supply Chain serves as the senior finance partner to Vertex’s Head of Global Supply Chain and their organization, providing strategic financial leadership and drives planning and performance management, influencing enterprise‑critical investment and operational decisions. This position guides strategic decision-making across supply chain planning, inventory management, logistics, trade compliance, risk management and business continuity and distribution network optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Business Partnering: Lead finance business partnering for all global supply chain functions – supply chain planning, inventory management, logistics, trade compliance, risk management and business continuity and distribution network optimization – to drive financial accountability and insight across the supply network.
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Own the supply chain financial planning processes (annual budget, periodic forecasts, and long-range plans), incorporating scenario modeling around demand variability, inventory strategies, and supply risk contingencies.
• Strategic Financial Guidance: Provide strategic financial guidance on supply network design, outsourcing decisions, and long‑term supply commitments, ensuring that operational strategies are evaluated through a financial lens with clear insights into implications, risks, and trade‑offs.
• Performance Management: Lead financial performance management for supply chain operations, including in-depth variance analysis and identification of opportunities for productivity improvements and cost efficiency. Drive transparency into total supply chain cost drivers and monitor working capital performance to optimize cash flow and inventory investment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Procurement, Corporate FP&A, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure integrated planning and decision-making across the enterprise. Facilitate alignment between supply chain initiatives and broader company financial goals.
• Team Leadership: Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing FP&A team aligned to supply chain priorities and enterprise objectives. Foster a culture of strong business partnership, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required; MBA preferred for advanced financial and strategic acumen.
• Experience: 12–15+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant senior-level experience supporting supply chain or operations functions. A track record of effective financial leadership in complex, global organizations is essential.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: Strong understanding of supply chain planning, inventory management principles, working capital optimization, and overall supply chain economics. Experience in managing finances for supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations (especially in a regulated industry) is highly valued.
• Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated executive-level communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and partnering with operational leaders to drive strategic outcomes.
• People Management: Proven people leadership skills, including building and developing high-performing teams. Ability to mentor and inspire finance professionals in a matrixed and fast-paced global environment.

This job description outlines the scope and expectations for the Senior Director, FP&A – Supply Chain role. The ideal candidate will be a strategic finance leader with deep expertise in supply chain operations and the ability to drive financial performance and resilience in support of Vertex’s growth and supply reliability objectives.

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Pay Range:

$212,000 - $318,000

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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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.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com