Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis - CMC

The Role:

The Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - CMC will play a critical role in leading the financial business partnering support for select Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) functions, including Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, overseeing $1+ billion in operating and capital spend. This role will also be responsible for corporate modeling and reporting 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 Quality, 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 Senior 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 Will Bring to the Table:

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA and/or CPA

• 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 r