Executive Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – Commercial

The Role:

The Executive Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – Commercial is a global leadership role focused on driving Moderna’s revenue strategy through deep business partnerships with the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and SVP, Commercial Finance. This position will play a pivotal role in developing and refining revenue forecasts, challenging assumptions, and conducting scenario planning to ensure robust and accurate revenue projections for both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the role is responsible for overseeing functional opex management, capital allocation, and portfolio management, aligning commercial investments with business priorities.

Reporting to the SVP, Commercial Finance, this leader will manage complex financial analysis, revenue forecasting, and pricing and reimbursement modeling to guide executive decisions and inform key revenue-focused committees. This role will also coordinate and execute long-range planning, annual budgeting, and monthly and quarterly forecasting to meet corporate reporting requirements. The role has significant exposure to executive leadership, including the CEO, CFO, Modality Presidents, and Commercial functional leaders, providing strategic financial insights that support Moderna’s revenue growth and financial health.

Here's What You’ll Do:

• Business Partnering:

• Lead the financial planning and analysis activities for revenue forecasting and scenario planning, working closely with the CCO and SVP, Commercial Finance, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of revenue projections used in external and internal reporting. Actively challenge assumptions and collaborate with commercial leaders to align forecasts with strategic priorities.

• Oversee and consolidate annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term revenue plans, ensuring timely and effective revenue management aligned with corporate growth objectives.

• Engage in capital allocation and portfolio management within the Commercial function, playing a key role with the Commercial Leadership Team (CLT) in assessing portfolio progress and ensuring efficient allocation of the ~$500M commercial opex budget to maximize value and support growth initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Commercial functional leaders to understand their revenue-focused financial needs and provide proactive support, fostering a collaborative environment for clear communication and effective decision-making.

• Act as a trusted advisor, offering financial guidance and recommendations to drive revenue performance and achieve strategic objectives for the commercial organization.

• Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Develop and lead comprehensive revenue forecasting and analysis, focusing on operating and capital expenses, key trends, and variance analysis to support decision-making across commercial functions.

• Manage capital allocation processes and conduct scenario analysis for the Commercial spend profile, optimizing resources and enhancing strategic alignment with corporate goals.

• Oversee the Poland MESH Finance team to drive process excellence, standardization, and efficiency improvements across FP&A activities, gaining traction in areas that promote consistency and streamlined processes within the global finance organization.

• Present financial results and insights to senior management, including the CEO, CFO, and Commercial leadership, effectively communicating complex financial information and strategic recommendations.

• Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement and encouraging bold, innovative approaches to both professional and personal growth.

• Provide coaching and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of team members, building a finance team that exemplifies a relentless pursuit of excellence.

• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and curiosity, supporting a culture that values learning and growth.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Basic Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial planning & analysis, financial operations, or related fields.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Global experience working cross-functionally within commercial and revenue-focused functions, such as brand marketing, commercial operations, and sales.

• Demonstrated experience in a matrixed, global organization with a track record of leading revenue forecasting and portfolio management initiatives.