Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis – Research

The Role:

We at Moderna work collaboratively as a team, we are relentless in the pursuit of excellence, we are curious and will boldly challenge the status quo if we can provide a better way, and we aim to strike a balance between process efficiency, effectiveness, and controls and compliance. At Moderna, we are committed to delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information with a high level of customer service, while striving to continuously improve our processes to help scale our operations. 

We are looking for a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our Finance FP&A R&D team and play a key role as we navigate a strategic inflection point within the organization. Reporting to the Head of FP&A for Research & Development, this individual will play a strategic role acting as a finance business partner to several critical functional areas within the company. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with functional business leaders within the Research organization and accounting operations team on month-end close activities, internal management reporting, planning, and ad-hoc analysis.

Here’s What You Will Do:

• In acting with urgency, partner the FP&A team in supporting R&D cost center owners by responding promptly to evolving financial needs and challenges, understanding that timely financial insights can impact future lives

• Manage financial planning deliverables, such as quarterly forecasting, actuals reporting, variance analysis, annual budgeting, and long-range planning, while pursuing in parallel multiple avenues for budget allocation to make the most informed decisions down the line

• Behaving like an owner, fostering business partnerships to enhance cross-functional transparency and efficiency of investments, actively encouraging agency and budget ownership among our business partners to achieve shared goals that exceed the typical scope of any single role

• Accept risk and obsess over learning during month-end close support, including processing accruals and ensuring the accuracy of financial data, apply a learning mindset by troubleshooting complex issues and following up with accounting and business teams to improve future accuracy

• Drive data validation and ad-hoc reconciliations to digitize everywhere possibly by leveraging digital tools and information to streamline processes, maximizing accuracy and impact on internal and external reporting outcomes

• Handle invoicing, PO management, data structure, and reporting processes efficiently to ensure smooth, collaborative workflows with both internal stakeholders and external partners, aiming to remove viscosity and reduce friction in the financial process

• Conduct ad-hoc analyses that support business decision-making, and contribute to process/system improvement initiatives, by pushing past the possible and embracing opportunities to challenge conventional approaches and uncover solutions that drive financial excellence

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5+ years’ experience in financial planning and analysis or accounting with a proven track record of success

• Advanced degrees or certifications such as CPA, MBA, or CFA are preferred, yet required

• Experience with tier 1 ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and planning and reporting tools preferred

Here’s What You Will Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with business partners

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to drive financial insights and recommendations through data analysis

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; highly proficient in Excel based modeling

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear and actionable insights

• Work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Volunteer time to participate within your community
  • Discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna 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 or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. 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 contact the Accommodations team at [email protected]. (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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