Principal Analyst, Commercial Finance
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include sections only if posting has real specific content. We need to extract content.
The posting includes:
- Intro about role: "The Role Joining Moderna means ..." That's about the role. Could be "About the role" section.
- Responsibilities: "Here's What You'll Do" bullet list (actually paragraphs). We'll put under Responsibilities
with - items.
- Requirements: "Here's What You'll Bring To The Table" includes qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 6+ years experience, etc. Could be Requirements and Qualifications sections. But we need to decide: The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Skills). We can combine similar content.
We have "Pay & Benefits" section: includes benefits description. No explicit pay numbers. It says "Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs..." etc. It also says "The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work." There's no specific pay figure. According to rules: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Benefits are stated, so we can include Benefits section. Pay: not stated specific salary, just "Competitive healthcare..." but not pay. So we should not create Pay section because no explicit pay. Schedule: not mentioned. So omit Pay and Schedule.
Skills: we could extract skills from requirements: Advanced financial modelling, scenario planning, analytical, problem-solving skills with expert Excel capability. Experience communicating financial insights... Familiarity with Tier 1 ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle, EPM systems, financial planning and reporting tools. Strong organisational skills... etc. Could be a Skills section.
Qualifications: could be education and experience: Bachelor's degree, 6+ years experience, Master's/MBA advantageous, experience in life sciences desirable.
Requirements: maybe similar. But we can combine: maybe have Requirements (education + experience) and Qualifications (preferred). However instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine education/experience into Requirements, and put Skills separate. Qualifications maybe not needed if we already have Requirements covering both required and preferred. But we have separate "Here's What You'll Bring To The Table" which includes both required and preferred. Could treat as Requirements.
We also have "About Moderna" section describing company. Could be "About the role"? Actually "About Moderna" is company description. Could be placed under "About the role"? Not exactly. There's no explicit "About the role" besides the intro paragraph. We could make "About the role" covering the intro paragraph (The Role Joining Moderna...). Then "About Moderna" could be omitted or maybe put under "About the role"? But instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should not create a heading like "About Moderna". We could incorporate that description into "About the role" or maybe drop it as boilerplate? It's not boilerplate; it's company info. But we have no heading for company description. Could we put it under "About the role"? Might be okay: The role section could include both role description and company overview. However we need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include that company description somewhere. If we don't have a heading for it, we could put it in a
under "About the role" heading. That seems acceptable.
Thus sections:
- About the role: includes intro paragraph + About Moderna description.
- Responsibilities: list from "Here's What You'll Do".
- Requirements: includes education, experience, preferred qualifications (Master's/MBA advantageous, life sciences experience desirable). Could also include "Key Moderna Mindsets" maybe as part of Requirements? It's about mindsets needed to succeed. Could be included under Requirements or maybe as a separate section like "Mindsets". But not in allowed headings. Could incorporate into Requirements as bullet.
- Skills: list of technical skills: advanced financial modelling, scenario planning, analytical, problem-solving, expert Excel, communicating insights, familiarity with SAP/Oracle, EPM, financial planning/reporting tools, strong organisational skills, manage multiple priorities, etc.
- Benefits: list from Pay & Benefits section.
We must not include Pay or Schedule sections.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. At end there is EEO statement etc. Must remove.
Also remove lines like "Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment." That's boilerplate? Might be considered legal/EEO? Probably remove.
Also remove "If you want to make a difference..." etc. That's application encouragement; maybe considered application instructions? It says "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." That's basically a call to action; could be considered application instruction; we should remove.
Also remove "Moderna is committed to equal opportunity..." etc. Remove.
Also remove "We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories..." etc. Remove.
Also remove "Any applicant requiring an accommodation..." etc. Remove.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
First, About the role section:
About the role
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.
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.
Now Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- 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.
Now Requirements (including education, experience, mindsets):
Requirements
- 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.
- Key Moderna Mindsets: pivot fearlessly in the face of new data; act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.
Now Skills: maybe we could separate technical skills from requirements, but we already included many skills in Requirements. To avoid duplication, we could move some to Skills. But we already have many skill-like items in Requirements. Perhaps better to have Requirements for education/experience, and Skills for technical abilities. Let's split:
Requirements: education and experience (Bachelor's, 6+ years, Master's advantageous, life sciences experience desirable). Then Skills: financial modelling, scenario planning, analytical, problem-solving, Excel, communication, ERP familiarity, EPM, organisational skills, managing priorities, mindsets.
Let's do that.
Thus:
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- 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
under "About the role" heading. That seems acceptable. Thus sections: - About the role: includes intro paragraph + About Moderna description. - Responsibilities: list from "Here's What You'll Do". - Requirements: includes education, experience, preferred qualifications (Master's/MBA advantageous, life sciences experience desirable). Could also include "Key Moderna Mindsets" maybe as part of Requirements? It's about mindsets needed to succeed. Could be included under Requirements or maybe as a separate section like "Mindsets". But not in allowed headings. Could incorporate into Requirements as bullet. - Skills: list of technical skills: advanced financial modelling, scenario planning, analytical, problem-solving, expert Excel, communicating insights, familiarity with SAP/Oracle, EPM, financial planning/reporting tools, strong organisational skills, manage multiple priorities, etc. - Benefits: list from Pay & Benefits section. We must not include Pay or Schedule sections. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID etc. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. At end there is EEO statement etc. Must remove. Also remove lines like "Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment." That's boilerplate? Might be considered legal/EEO? Probably remove. Also remove "If you want to make a difference..." etc. That's application encouragement; maybe considered application instructions? It says "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." That's basically a call to action; could be considered application instruction; we should remove. Also remove "Moderna is committed to equal opportunity..." etc. Remove. Also remove "We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories..." etc. Remove. Also remove "Any applicant requiring an accommodation..." etc. Remove. Now we need to output only HTML fragment. Let's craft. First, About the role section:
About the role
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.
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.
Now Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Key Moderna Mindsets: pivot fearlessly in the face of new data; act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- 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