Overview

FP&A Principal Analyst, Drug Substance Finance

Join to apply for the FP&A Principal Analyst, Drug Substance Finance role at Moderna. Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team thats revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. Modernas 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.

As Principal Analyst, Drug Substance Finance, you will play a pivotal role in enabling financial clarity and strategic insight across Moderna’s internal manufacturing footprint for Drug Substance operations, overseeing approximately $0.6 billion in associated spend. Based in Warsaw and functioning as an individual contributor, you will collaborate closely with the Global Drug Substance Operations team to manage site-level budgets, enhance analytics, and drive financial efficiency. Your work will shape how financial decisions are made at scale, including the costing of new programs, materials, and operational scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of annual budgets and reforecasting for internal Drug Substance manufacturing operations.
• Monitoring and controlling budgets, forecasts, and expenditures across multiple DS sites and raw material categories.
• Driving strategic financial analyses to support operational decision-making using ROI models and data-driven insights.
• Designing and maintaining intuitive, digitized financial dashboards and datasets that inform the Global Drug Substance Leadership Team.
• Delivering monthly reporting packages and insights to budget owners and site leadership teams, ensuring visibility of financial performance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supporting new program costing and scenario modeling related to manufacturing cost drivers and process changes.
• Managing day-to-day purchase requisition approvals with precision and accountability.
• Supporting accounting operations with spend-related accruals during month-end close to ensure timely and accurate expenditure recognition.
• Challenging existing finance processes to improve flow of information and reduce friction, enhancing team-wide effectiveness.
• Contributing to a continuous improvement culture by proposing and implementing best practices that improve analytical and reporting capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of FP&A experience; Life Sciences industry experience preferred
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal
• A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious and Collaborative
• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in reporting and data analysis
• Adaptability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills in a global, cross-functional context
• High degree of initiative, proactiveness and problem-solving attitude
• Experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning and reporting tools is preferred

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Strong business acumen: proven ability to scrutinize and challenge assumptions and interpret the organization’s strategy in financial terms
• Excellent project management / leadership skills with demonstrated ability to engage teams toward deadlines
• Strong presentation skills to deliver recommendations to senior leaders
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling
• Exceptional attitude, diligence, and ability to motivate teams
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company

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. 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. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-person collaboration, supporting a 70/30 work model. 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.

Benefits

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and other time-off options
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras

Benefits offered may vary by employment nature and country.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales