Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax (VAT)

If you’re interested in this role, please apply in English and include an English version of your Resume/CV.

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.

As Moderna continues its global growth, our world-class MESH (Moderna Enterprise Solutions Hub) in Warsaw plays a critical role in supporting international Finance, Pharmacovigilance, and HR operations. Reporting to the Indirect Tax Senior Manager, you will help deliver accurate, timely, and compliant indirect tax reporting across multiple international jurisdictions while partnering with colleagues across the business to strengthen our global tax operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual contributor who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys combining technical tax expertise with continuous improvement, digital tools, and opportunities to work alongside evolving Generative AI-enabled solutions that enhance financial and operational processes.

Here's What You'll Do:

On Operational Excellence

• Support VAT reporting compliance for assigned international markets under the direction of the Indirect Tax Senior Manager, ensuring all internal and external filing deadlines are met.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns, together with other indirect tax filings including sales listings, Intrastat, and other statutory reporting requirements, using indirect tax return preparation tools.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on indirect tax matters, helping ensure transactions are processed accurately and posted appropriately in accordance with local VAT legislation.
• Perform transactional reviews, checks, and controls to validate that VAT transactions comply with applicable tax rules and reporting requirements.
• Monitor VAT reconciliations and reporting processes, supporting robust internal controls and high standards of data accuracy across indirect tax activities.
• Share regular updates with key stakeholders regarding indirect tax matters, including the potential impact of new or changing legislation on Moderna's compliance obligations and business operations.
• Support additional tax and finance projects as required, acting as a trusted subject matter resource who can adapt quickly to changing priorities, evolving regulations, and new business requirements.
• Contribute to a culture focused on operational excellence, balancing efficiency, effectiveness, strong controls, and regulatory compliance while continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes that support Moderna's future growth.

On People and Stakeholder Management

• Build strong working relationships with commercial and functional teams across the organization, providing high-quality VAT guidance and support across compliance activities, reviews, and enquiries.
• Partner closely with the Indirect Tax Senior Manager, the wider International Tax team, and MESH leadership to help ensure ongoing compliance with global indirect tax requirements.
• Respond to enquiries from internal stakeholders regarding VAT procedures and reporting requirements.
• Develop a deep understanding of key business processes and commercial objectives by working collaboratively across the organization, enabling proactive and practical tax support.
• Deliver outstanding customer service through accurate, timely, and insightful financial and tax information while contributing to a highly collaborative team environment.
• Support the broader International Tax function in maintaining compliant, scalable, and efficient VAT reporting processes across jurisdictions supported by the MESH organization.

At Moderna, you'll join a team that relentlessly pursues excellence, embraces curiosity, challenges conventional thinking, and continuously improves the way we work. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a rapidly evolving global organization where your work directly supports international operations and helps scale innovative financial processes for the future.

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

• We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.
• We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline required
• In progress of tax accreditation, a plus

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• 2-4+ years of related experience in indirect taxes is required; public accounting experience, pharma/biotech company

• Strong tax technical skills including expertise in VAT
• Experience with financial systems including SAP, Blackline and Microsoft Suite of products
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, willing to “Roll-up your sleeves” to drive and deliver results, meet deadlines and improve processes
• Strong analytical skills and pays attention to detail
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal. Additional languages is a plus
• A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Pay & Benefits

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

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• 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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