Job Description

Vertex is seeking a Senior Manager Regional Finance to join our fast growing Central & Eastern Europe & Middle East business based in Munich. The individual will report into the Director Regional Finance at our Regional headquarters in Munich, Germany. Main task will be the support of Vertex's D/A/CH and Regional Finance operations as it relates to finance, accounting and internal controls.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Finance support for D/A/CH and Regional projects and consolidation
• Business partner to functional leads for all finance, accounting, tax and procurement related topics
• Provide effective leadership facilitating collaboration amongst shared service transactional groups and local stakeholders
• Support planning, forecasting and analysis for revenue, operational expenses and headcount across D/A/CH including tracking of risks & opportunities
• Support local team in analyzing and driving market KPIs
• Partner with local teams in setting and controlling field incentive scheme
• Actively shape D/A/CH market access strategy through scenario modelling
• Support negotiation of reimbursement deals with sick funds, hospitals and governmental authorities.
• Drive rigorous and transparent policies and procedures throughout the organization to comply with local and US requirements including generally accepted accounting principles and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Work with international finance and corporate tax on all local statutory and tax filings
• Support the international strategic sourcing team as it relates to sourcing initiatives
• Occasional international travel required.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Business (Major in Accounting or Finance)
• Experience working within fast paced environment supporting regional business needs
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to navigate the corporate landscape, quickly establish credibility and build effective, collaborative, working relationships at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify key issues and value drivers, and translate strategic insights into an appropriate analytic framework
• Ability to work under pressure while still maintaining attention to detail and effective controls
• Established record in managing multiple and competing priorities
• A track record of proactively identifying problems and gaining consensus on potential solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Power BI and financial planning and reporting systems (Oracle Hyperion Planning, OBIEE); proficiency with simulation and scenario analysis.

Flex Designation:

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 [email protected]