• Job Description

  Req#: R13365

  The Role:

  This role is an exciting opportunity to be a critical part of the talent engine fueling a high growth organization that is radically changing the biotech industry.

  Moderna is looking for a Head of Finance, UK & Ireland. The ideal candidate works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, while both navigating ambiguity, and driving results forward as we strive to achieve Moderna’s mission to deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, including launching several new pharmaceutical products in the next planning period.

  The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director of International Finance and to the General Manager in the UK and will play a critical role in building Moderna’s presence in the UK & Ireland from the commercial to the manufacturing organizations.

  We work collaboratively as a team, we boldly strive for excellence, we are constantly curious, and we are relentless in our pursuit of the balance between efficiency, effectiveness, and controls and compliance. We are committed to ongoing process improvements and to providing accurate, timely and insightful financial information to our senior management and internal stakeholders.

  Here’s What You’ll Do:

  General

  • Build and roll-out robust finance processes in Moderna UK& Ireland

  • Own the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow of the local unit and represent Moderna in the UK & Ireland for all aspects of finance including accounting, tax and treasury

  • Support Moderna’s long-term partnership with the Govt of the United Kingdom on pandemic preparedness and partner with CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) Finance, tax and accounting to establish the UK Manufacturing site and its operations

  • Partner and work collaboratively as a trusted financial advisor with the country leadership team

  FP&A

  • Establish and lead the annual and quarterly planning and monthly forecasting cycles across all functions

  • Build and maintain the 5-year long-range plan model for the UK& Ireland

  • Build a performance management for the UK and lead the monthly analysis of actuals vs plan

  • Pro-actively monitor risk and opportunities and recommend mitigation actions

  • Present monthly actuals and forecasts to the UK & Ireland leadership team, the EMEAC (Europe, Middle East, Australia and Canada) Leadership team and global Finance.

  Accounting

  • Ensure accurate accounting records, timely payment of vendors and timely collection of receivables with customers in close collaboration with the International accounting function and the Moderna Enterprise Solution Hub. Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax filings in collaboration with outsource providers and the Moderna Enterprise Solution Hub

  • Support local statutory audits and Moderna internal audits

  • Implement procedures to ensure all finance related processes are executed in compliance with local and global standards

  • Providing accurate estimates of accrual

  • Maintain appropriate record keeping in line with global and local requirements

  Financial Controls & Compliance:

  • Implement the Moderna Financial controls framework including training, identification of control owners and operationalization of controls

  • Monitor control performance KPIs and support regular testing of controls

  • Implement remediation plans for control deficiencies

  • Support the local SOX sign-off process

  Financial Operations / Others:

  • Collaborate with the digital team and other partners to establish finance system and processes in the UK & Ireland

  • Timely approval of purchase requisitions and invoices

  • Establish relationship with local tax authorities and statutory auditors

  • Support local tax audits

  • Support and liaise with global Tax team on all tax incentives applications and question.

  Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

  • Bachelor’s in finance, Accounting or business administration degree

  • MBA ideally complemented with a recognized accountancy qualification and/or experience in Big 4 public accounting firm

  • 12+ years’ work experience, 7-8 years within an international organization in the Life-Science / Health care industry, ideally with exposure to commercial and manufacturing finance

  • Understanding of the UK Healthcare Market, Policies and Systems

  • Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation delivering high quality output to tight deadlines and in a constantly changing and growing business environment

  • Strong and confident communicator (both written and oral) who can concisely summarize issues

  • Excellent report writing, presentation and financial modelling skills; outstanding excel skills

  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, extensive experience building integrated models and experience resolving complex business problems with well-structured analytics

  • High degree of initiative and self-motivation

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to self-manage to meet expectations.

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Strong hands-on experience in the usage of SAP as well as planning and reporting tools

  • A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious,

  • Excellent English skills (both written and oral), additional languages a plus

  Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

  We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

  • Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
  • Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
  • Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
  • Family planning and adoption benefits
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Educational resources
  • Savings and investments
  • 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.
  
  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 make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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• About the company

  091 Moderna, Inc., is an American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that focuses on RNA therapeutics, primarily mRNA vaccines.

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