Principal Analyst, Commercial Finance

If you’re interested in this role, please apply in English and include an English version of your Resume/CV.

The Role

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Moderna is strengthening its international business services hub in Warsaw, supporting our growing global operations. We welcome professionals ready to help advance our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines.

You'll become a trusted finance partner supporting the US Commercial organization from Moderna's international hub in Warsaw, helping shape investment decisions in a fast-growing, data-driven environment. You'll combine strategic financial planning with operational excellence, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful insights, strengthen planning processes, and improve financial performance. This is an opportunity to influence global decision-making while helping advance innovative mRNA medicines, with increasing exposure to digital finance capabilities and Generative AI-enabled tools that enhance planning, reporting, and business insight.

Here's What You'll Do

• Partner closely with the US Commercial organization to understand financial priorities, investment strategies, and key value drivers across Marketing, Trade & Fulfilment, Market Access, and US Operations.
• Deliver strategic financial analysis, ROI assessments, scenario modelling, and actionable recommendations that support business decision-making and resource allocation.
• Lead annual planning cycles, budgeting, forecasting, quarterly trend analysis, and proactive financial risk management.
• Provide financial guidance that helps shape spending decisions and ensures investments are directed toward the highest-impact business initiatives.
• Own and continuously improve month-end reporting for US Commercial leadership, providing clear insight into financial performance, variances, and future outlook.
• Develop and enhance financial dashboards, datasets, and planning tools, driving automation, improved accessibility, and deeper analytical capabilities.
• Manage data loading into Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems for sales and operating expense planning while maintaining accurate, traceable planning assumptions.
• Coordinate month-end and quarter-end accruals, partnering with Accounting and business stakeholders to resolve complex financial items and ensure compliance with accounting guidance.
• Partner across Finance, Digital, and Commercial teams to strengthen financial systems, governance, reporting accuracy, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee purchase requisition approvals, support accounting operations during close activities, and ensure accurate expenditure recognition, purchase order integrity, and cost centre alignment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that simplify finance processes, improve information flow, reduce operational friction, and strengthen business partnering across the Commercial Finance organisation.
• Explore emerging digital technologies, including Generative AI, to help modernise financial planning, reporting, analytics, and decision support. (Opportunity added in line with advertising guidance.)

The key Moderna Mindsets you'll need to succeed in the role

• We pivot fearlessly in the face of new data.
• We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, or a related finance role within a global publicly traded organisation.
• Master's degree, MBA, or professional finance qualification is advantageous.
• Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or another complex commercial environment is highly desirable.
• Advanced financial modelling, scenario planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills with expert Excel capability.
• Experience communicating financial insights and recommendations to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Tier 1 ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems, and financial planning and reporting tools.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced global environment.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• 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 leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com .

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