Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Development, Respiratory at Moderna, Inc.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to be a strategic partner supporting our Development organization. This strategic role involves being a finance business partner to several critical functional areas, including leading support for our Respiratory portfolio and Infectious Disease Therapeutic Area. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in forecasting and budget analysis, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while embodying Modernas Mindsets.

This role demands not only financial acumen and strategic foresight but also a deep commitment to Moderna Mindsets, driving results in a fast-paced environment as we strive to deliver on the promise of mRNA science and transformative medicines for patients. The ideal candidate brings not only financial acumen and strategic foresight but also a deep commitment to the Moderna Mindsets that drive our mission by navigating complexities and driving results in a fast-paced environment, embodying boldness, relentlessness, curiosity, and collaboration.

Heres What You Will Do

• Financial Planning/Decision Analysis:

• Act as a strategic finance business partner to key functional leaders within the Development organization, providing strategic financial insights and recommendations. Act with urgency to drive impactful and timely decision-making that supports critical programs

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for assigned areas, ensuring they align with corporate objectives by providing support for senior executives, including members of the Research and Development Leadership Team and behave like an owner, take full accountability for driving financial performance in these areas

• Conduct variance analysis to understand the drivers of performance and identify trends, allowing you to continuously obsess over learning and refine financial strategies

• Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Lead financial support for the Respiratory portfolio and ensure alignment of resources and investments across this critical area, pushing past possible to maximize the potential of these programs

• Partner with Digital Finance and R&D Data/Digital teams to bring a holistic viewpoint of digital investments needed to support R&D objectives. By digitizing everywhere possible, optimize financial decisions and processes through digital tools and insights

• Provide financial insights that challenge conventional thinking. Question convention to offer innovative financial strategies that drive strategic decision-making and support the organizations growth trajectory

• Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate across cross-functional teams, including Development, Accounting, Procurement, and Human Resources, to ensure financial alignment and support organizational initiatives

• Remove viscosity by promoting seamless cooperation between departments, leading to efficient decision-making and resource management

• Present financial reports to business partners with a focus on highlighting both opportunities and risks by acting with dynamic range to ensure that financial reporting not only reflects current conditions but also drives future strategy

• Process Improvement and Continuous Learning:

• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Lead initiatives to improve these processes and prioritize the platform by focusing on scalable, long-term solutions that enhance overall efficiency

• Support the continuous improvement of FP&A processes and systems to enhance reporting and analysis capabilities by obsessing over learning by using new data and insights to continuously refine financial forecasting and reporting processes

• Pursue multiple options in parallel for process improvements, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in decision-making

• Pivot fearlessly when new insights or data emerge to ensure financial planning remains aligned with the organizations strategic objectives

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• 6+ years of progressive experience in related field, including financial planning & analysis, and/or financial operations roles

• Bachelors degree required, MBA and/or CPA preferred

• Experience with R&D finance in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry, advanced analytical platforms, and visualization tools

Heres What You Will Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred

• Strong business acumen: proven ability to effectively scrutinize and challenge assumptions and interpret the strategy and priorities of the organization in financial terms

• Excellent project management / leadership skills with demonstrated track record and ability to engage teams to work together towards common deadlines

• Strong presentation skills to deliver succinctly and effectively deliver recommendations to senior leaders, frames complex concepts

• Prior experience working in a matrixed environment; experience coordinate processes and delivering results through the collaboration of related teams

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions and different culture

• Exceptional attitude, diligence, and ability to motivate teams to do the same

• Understanding of operational dynamics and the external environment

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that isBold, 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, theinfrastructure 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 peopleare 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. Were 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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