Sr. Manager, Finance - Japan

The Role:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's 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 in Tokyo, a city known for its blend of tradition and innovation. Our new commercial office here will focus on bringing our advanced mRNA products to the Japanese market. Nestled in the heart of Tokyo's vibrant landscape, we're looking to integrate into the local biotech scene while contributing our global expertise. We welcome professionals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare to join our team. Here you'll be part of a community dedicated to simple yet profound goals: enhancing health outcomes and providing cutting-edge treatments in Japan. Join us in Tokyo where your efforts will help shape the future of medicine in an environment that values both tradition and innovation.

Moderna Japan K.K., based in Tokyo, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a critical part of the talent engine fueling a high-growth organization that is radically changing the biotech industry. The ideal candidate will work 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.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Finance – Japan and will play a critical role in building Moderna’s presence in Japan, especially amidst the COVID market change from pandemic to endemic, and for pipelines for future products such as respiratory, latent, and INT franchises. We work collaboratively as a team, strive boldly for excellence, remain constantly curious, and 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:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Collaborate with functional business leaders in the preparation and review of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Monthly forecast data submission and analysis, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.

• Collaborate with the commercial/wholesaler management team on monthly revenue tracking and selling price strategies to optimize revenue generation.

• Prepare monthly management reports, KPI analysis, and dashboards; analyze and comment on actual to budget performance drivers.

• Assist with the preparation of local capital budget and associated reporting and analysis, adapting financial strategies as needed.

• Proactively monitor risk and opportunities and bring to the attention of HoF and Leadership Team.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Ensure accurate accounting records and timely transaction processing in collaboration with the International Accounting function and the Moderna International Business Services Center in Poland.

• Review balance sheet reconciliations done by Poland shared service and verify payroll with managed service provider.

• Lead and manage the annual statutory audit process with external auditors.

• Support local SOX control testing and internal audits, and monitor internal controls.

• Identify and drive process improvements in financial processes and systems.

• Partner with Moderna Tax function and external accounting firm to ensure compliance with all direct and indirect tax matters.

• Monitor monthly cash position with Moderna Treasury function and banking partner as necessary.

• Ensure all required company insurances are in place and current.

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

• Pursue options in parallel: Collaborate with various teams and leverage multiple strategies to achieve financial goals.

• Act with urgency: Ensure timely financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making.

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

The successful candidate will ideally have direct Life Sciences Industry experience or exposure through Big 4 service engagements. Knowledge or experience within a manufacturing environment would also be a significant plus. In addition, the successful candidate will have and demonstrate the following:

• CPA/CA or equivalent qualification

• 8+ yrs of relevant finance experience

• SAP (S4/HANA) experience

• Ariba and Concur T&E experience

• Advanced level Excel and PowerPoint

• MS Power BI an advantage

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English

• Strong agility and business acumen to pivot between competing priorities

• A continuous improvement mindset

• Ownership and curiosity to learn mindset for start-up company

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong eye for detail and ability to meet deadlines

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.

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 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. 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 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 [email protected].

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