Company Name: Vertex Pharmaceuticals 

Type of Role: Contract position, Inside IR35 

Contract length: 12 months 

Location: Hybrid (3 days on site in Paddington) 

Department: Accounting 

 

Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. As they grow their pipeline at pace, they are strengthening their reputation for creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.? 

 

General/Position Summary 

Part of Vertex’s International Revenue Accounting Team, the Order-to-Cash (O2C) Associate is responsible for supporting O2C daily operations, accountable for the full order-to-invoice lifecycle in close partnership with Vertex’s outsourced O2C providers (3PLs). The role is cross-functional in nature, with close collaboration across the Revenue Accounting, Logistics and Regional Supply Chain & Commercial Teams. 

 

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

For Vertex’s International business (Europe, LATAM, Middle East and Australia): 

• Act as the first point of contact for customer queries, in collaboration with our outsourced partners, providing prompt resolutions within defined SLAs and engaging Vertex stakeholders as necessary 

• Support the setup and maintenance of Vertex customer’s master data in in line with regulatory requirements and quality procedures ensuring the accurate application of credit assessments in line with the organization’s policies 

• Perform analytical reviews of key customer data points (sales, AR, DSO, credit) to support timely decision-making with regards to order management 

• Prepare documentation to support monthly and quarterly key SOX controls and complete audit requests for SOX and statutory audits 

• Participate in month-end accounting close process through, but not limited to, the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and review of proof of delivery documents in accordance with Cut-off policies 

• Assist with the review of internal and outsourced procedures to identify areas for continuous improvement and collaborate with team members in the development, testing and implementation of new SOX compliant processes 

• Drive internal and 3PL performance through participation in business reviews and daily/weekly stand-up calls, monitoring SLAs and KPIs and providing key insights to management to support data-driven decision making 

• Support organization’s product expansion initiatives, in close alignment with key stakeholders: 

• New country, customer, and product master data setup at outsourced provider and internal Oracle ERP 

• Ensure accurate order-to-invoice in compliance with current policies and procedures; Where necessary, identify and implement changes to support business growth 

• Review order-price accuracy and proactively flagging discrepancies 

 

Required Education Level 

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting or related field 

 

Required Knowledge/Skills 

• Excellent communication skills to facilitate professional, clear and effective communication across all levels, cross site and with key external stakeholders 

• Professional attitude with a proactive and flexible approach 

• Adaptable to change and ability to work well under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail 

• Positive and can-do attitude 

• Established record of managing multiple and competing priorities and effective time-management 

• Good Excel skills, Oracle experience an advantage 

• Experience working in a multinational organization 

Other Requirements 

• Experience with SAP (S4Hana, FIORI) – an advantage 

• European language – an advantage 

• Experience within pharmaceutical/biotech industry – an advantage 

Vertex is partnering with Talent Works to manage their international temporary job openings. If you are successful in your application, you will be employed by Talent Works to work on a temporary assignment at Vertex.?