Executive Director, Financial Planning and Analysis - CMC
ModernaTX, Inc.

Job Info

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The Role:

The Executive Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - CMC is a senior leadership role responsible for playing a critical role in leading broad financial business partnership for select Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) functions, including EH&S, Engineering, Technical Development, and Supply Chain, overseeing $1+ billion in operating and capital spend. This role will also be broadly responsible for corporate modeling and reporting of all of Moderna CMC's overall spend profile (~$3.5 billion). The position will split time between our Norwood and Cambridge sites (≤70% of time onsite) with up to 30% flexibility to work from home.

Here's What You'll Do:

Business Partnering:

• Lead the financial planning and analysis activities for EH&S, Engineering, and Supply Chain functions within the CMC organization, utilizing a pivot fearlessly approach to adapt financial strategies in response to changing business needs.
  
• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans for CMC functions, demonstrating an act with urgency mindset to ensure timely and effective financial management.
  
• Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize resource allocation and drive cost efficiencies across the CMC functions, embodying the push past possible mindset to achieve superior financial performance.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CMC functional leaders to understand their financial needs and provide proactive support, fostering a remove viscosity environment for smoother, more effective communication and collaboration.
  
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering financial guidance and recommendations to drive business performance and achieve operational objectives, ensuring a behave like owners commitment to the financial health and strategic direction of the organization.
  

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Provide comprehensive financial analysis and reporting on operating and capital expenses, highlighting key trends and variances, and using digitize everywhere possible to enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities.
  
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support corporate reporting and scenario analysis for CMC's overall spend profile, applying an obsess over learning approach to continually refine and optimize financial projections.
  
• Present financial results and insights to senior management, including Moderna's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer, demonstrating an act with dynamic range to effectively communicate complex financial information.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and projects, leveraging a collaborative mindset to drive cross-departmental synergy and innovation.
  

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, encouraging a bold and innovative approach to professional and personal growth.
  
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of team members, promoting a relentless pursuit of excellence within the finance team.
  
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and excellence, nurturing a curious and open-minded culture that supports learning and growth.
  

This role demands not only financial acumen and strategic foresight but also a deep commitment to the Moderna Mindsets that drive our mission. The Executive Director will need to navigate complexities and drive results in a fast-paced environment, embodying boldness, relentlessness, curiosity, and collaboration. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our technical development areas, ensuring Moderna continues to lead in the creation of a new generation of transformative medicines for patients worldwide.

Here's What You'll Need:

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in related field, including financial planning & analysis, and/or financial operations roles.
  
• Bachelor's degree required
  
• Experience with Oracle planning and reporting software (e.g. Essbase/EPM)
  
• This role is expected to be in office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.
  

Here's What You Will Bring to the Table:

• MBA and/or CPA preferred
  
• Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry experience
  
• 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 is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
  
• This role is expected to be in office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.
  

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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)
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