Finance Student Placement / Apprentice

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Finance Associate Director, the Finance Student Placement / Apprentice will support the Vertex’s finance organization supporting the Southern Europe and Brazil (SEB) Region planning and analytics activities.

As an individual contributor, he/she will assist in coordinating the monthly planning meetings and operating reviews, and will support various finance and business analytics projects within the SEB Region, with a specific focus on France & Benelux.

Primary Responsibilities

For a number of Vertex companies, currently covering countries including but not limited to France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Greece :

• Assist in coordinating the monthly forecast operating reviews, in partnership with key business, finance and accounting stakeholders; develop key insights across the forecasts and scenarios. Provide the demand forecast for the countries in scope.
• Support the monthly close process, including variance analysis & powerpoint creation.
• Actively support the right cost allocation & invoicing issues
• Help support the Long Range Planning and Budget processes.
• Help prepare briefing materials for senior management.
• Be a team member in Vertex’s financial and business data warehouse and financial and business reporting implementation projects.
• Develop and maintain the Sales Analytics process, metrics and reporting.
• Develop / integrate metrics for tracking company performance budgets and forecasts versus goals, preparing and presenting KPIs for both revenue and expenses.
• Identifies and actively participates in process improvement projects and ad hoc analyses as requested.
• Be a key point of contact for all the AI finance tool enhancements / deployments.

Qualifications

• Currently in Master 2 either in a scientific or business discipline with an advanced degree in Business or Economics.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or health care industries performing financial planning, sales forecasting, business analytics, or consulting roles.
• Experience conducting complex analytic assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of English language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge and proficiency of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and financial planning and reporting systems (SAP BPC, OB, Hyperion)

*** Please note you must be an active student and be able to commit to a 12 month internship/apprenticeship commencing in 2026***

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.

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