The Role:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.
As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.
Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.
Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.
Moderna is growing its global operations through an expansion of our Moderna Enterprise Solutions Hub (MESH) in Warsaw, and we are seeking a Senior Analyst, FP&A – Research to play a critical role within our R&D Finance team. Based in Warsaw with a 70% onsite presence, this individual contributor position offers a dynamic platform to support and evolve Moderna’s financial planning capabilities as our research pipeline scales globally.
In this hands-on role, you will be the financial backbone for our research function—supporting monthly close, driving budget accuracy, forecasting with precision, and enhancing workforce planning initiatives. You will act as a liaison across departments, offering analytical depth and insights that help drive strategic financial decisions. This position presents a unique opportunity to get close to cutting-edge financial data modeling and collaborate closely with senior finance leadership, contributing directly to the engine behind Moderna’s scientific innovation.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
Your key responsibilities will be:
Delivering expense accruals and coordinating monthly close processes with Accounting and Corporate FP&A teams.
Managing and evolving forecasting infrastructure through maintenance of data structures, templates, and tools across multiple research cost centers.
Serving as the primary finance liaison for headcount planning, reconciling monthly figures, tracking open roles, and ensuring HR-Finance alignment.
Generating standard monthly cost center reports with actionable variance analysis and commentary for functional leaders.
Coordinating annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles by consolidating inputs and engaging stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will also include:
Supporting financial transparency and discipline through reporting, analysis, and scalable financial planning tools.
Driving continuous process improvement, automation of manual workflows, and identification of scalable solutions to enhance accuracy.
Partnering with internal stakeholders across functions to synchronize financial inputs and enhance alignment between financial strategy and operational goals.
Leveraging emerging digital tools and exploring opportunities to apply Generative AI to automate and improve FP&A processes.
The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:
“We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.”
This mindset is essential as the Senior Analyst will independently own critical FP&A processes and proactively identify areas for innovation, acting beyond a traditional analyst scope to influence broader financial systems and strategies.“We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”
The role thrives on technical proficiency and automation—implementing digital tools and exploring AI-enabled workflows to transform how financial data is managed, analyzed, and presented at scale.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
Expertise in data analytics and financial modeling, with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar
Strong understanding of US GAAP financial principles
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-finance stakeholders
Fluent in English, both verbal and written
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):
An MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred but not required
Previous experience in biotech/pharma is desirable, yet not required
Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Willingness to travel to Cambridge, US headquarters as required
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
- Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
- Family planning and adoption benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments
- Location-specific perks and extras!
The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.
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 committed to equal opportunity in employment 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at [email protected] .
