Associate Director, General Ledger Accounting - United Kingdom - Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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Associate Director, General Ledger Accounting (hybrid)

Apply locations Paddington, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-21773

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking for an Associate Director to oversee its international accounting operations within its International Financial Shared Service Centre ("IFSSC") based in London, United Kingdom.

The Associate Director will be responsible for leading the month end accounting process for Vertex's international operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards.

The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of Vertex's international operations by fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement within the accounting function.

The successful candidate will lead a team of skilled professionals and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives, optimise processes, and deliver timely and accurate accounting information.

This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong background in accounting principles, leadership skills, and experience in managing complex financial processes.

The position is highly visible within the organisation and involves working with stakeholders across multiple teams, including, Tax, Accounts Payables, Revenue, Payroll and Finance.

This is a hybrid position which requires 3 days per week onsite presence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the month end accounting process ensuring completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Review and analyse financial statement accounts, including monthly and quarterly balance sheet and Income statement fluctuations.
• Effectively communicate monthly financial information and key accounting issues to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with internal and external audit queries and coordinate SOX documentation and testing.
• Assist the technical accounting team to determine the correct accounting treatment for new transactions.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership in all aspects of accounting and financial reporting within Vertex's international operations.
• Ensure all processes are well documented and capture all requirements and assumptions.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and efficiency enhancements within the accounting to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and other departments, to support business objectives and initiatives.
• Lead or participate in the implementation of accounting systems or software upgrades to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities.

EDUCATION

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred but other financial qualifications will also be considered)

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in an equivalent corporate accounting role managing the month / year end accounting process.
• Previous experience leading teams and the professional development of team members.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a range of accounting (US GAAP, IFRS) and finance processes in a complex international business
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across all levels of the business.
• Proven communication, negotiation and influencing skills in working with multiple stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including advanced Excel expertise.
• Oracle R12, OBIEE, HFM and SMART View (Essbase data sources) experience
• Experience working in an International Shared Service centre and within a SOX compliant environment
• Knowledge of the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry

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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

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Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency .

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit or follow us on Facebook , Twitter/X , LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram .

The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people's lives.

Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.

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