Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax (VAT)

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 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. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.

As part of Moderna’s continued international growth, we have established a world-class MESH Center in Warsaw, Poland — a strategic hub that supports key shared services functions across Finance, Pharmacovigilance, and HR. Within this center, the Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of Moderna’s VAT reporting processes.

Reporting to the Indirect Tax Senior Manager, you will focus on the preparation and accuracy of indirect tax services, supporting multiple European markets and select international jurisdictions. You will collaborate closely with Moderna’s International Tax team to ensure compliance with local tax authorities while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the MESH Center.

This hybrid position (approximately 70% office-based) offers the opportunity to operate in a high-performing, collaborative environment that values curiosity, excellence, and a bold approach to solving complex financial challenges.

Here'S What You’Ll Do:

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be:

• Ensuring VAT reporting compliance for a group of European and selected international markets, meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT and indirect tax returns (including sales listings, domestic and purchase listings, Intrastat, SAF-T), leveraging indirect tax return preparation technology.
• Performing detailed transactional checks and reconciliations to ensure alignment with local indirect tax requirements.
• Guiding internal stakeholders to ensure transactions are posted accurately and in compliance with tax rules.
• Supporting the monitoring and maintenance of internal controls over indirect tax processes, including VAT reconciliations.

Your Responsibilities Will Also Include:

• Collaborating closely with the International Indirect Tax and MESH leadership teams to drive operational excellence.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams — including Commercial, Finance, and HR — to understand key business processes and provide timely, high-quality tax advice.
• Providing regular updates to key stakeholders on indirect tax developments and regulatory changes affecting Moderna’s operations.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on tax-related projects and initiatives within the MESH Center.
• Building strong internal relationships across Moderna’s international network to support best-in-class financial compliance and process optimization.

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

• We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest; we have to learn the fastest.This role requires someone eager to continuously deepen their understanding of international tax environments, learning from each jurisdiction’s complexity and applying insights to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.
• As part of a rapidly evolving finance organization, you will take ownership of results, proactively identifying improvements and driving initiatives that scale Moderna’s tax processes globally.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline required. In progress of tax accreditation a plus
• 4+ years of related experience in indirect taxes is required; public accounting experience, pharma/biotech company preferred
• Strong tax technical skills including expertise in VAT
• Experience with financial systems including SAP, Blackline and Microsoft Suite of products
• Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
• Strong tax technical skills including expertise in VAT
• Experience with financial systems including SAP, Blackline and Microsoft Suite of products
• Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, willing to “Roll-up your sleeves” to drive and deliver results, meet deadlines and improve processes
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal, additional languages are a plus
• A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

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

• 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, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• 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 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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