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 Warsaw-based MESH (Moderna Enterprise Solutions Hub) plays a critical role in supporting Finance, Pharmacovigilance, HR, and other key international business functions. As part of our International Tax organization, you'll help deliver high-quality indirect tax operations that enable compliance, scalability, and operational excellence across multiple jurisdictions. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact while working with global stakeholders, modern tax technologies, and evolving digital capabilities, including exposure to AI-enabled tools that help drive smarter, more efficient tax operations.

Here's What You'll Do:

As an Individual Contributor reporting to the Indirect Tax Senior Manager, you will support the preparation, accuracy, and continuous improvement of indirect tax services across Moderna International Business Services. Working closely with the broader International Tax team, you will help ensure VAT reporting obligations are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with local regulatory requirements across the jurisdictions supported by MESH.

You will:

• Support VAT reporting compliance for assigned markets, ensuring internal and external reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Assist in preparing monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns, together with other indirect tax filings including sales listings, Intrastat, and related statutory returns using indirect tax preparation tools.
• Support business stakeholders on indirect tax matters, helping ensure transactions are processed correctly and recorded in accordance with local VAT legislation.
• Perform transactional reviews, controls, and validation activities to verify VAT postings comply with applicable tax rules and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor VAT reconciliations and reporting processes, helping maintain robust internal controls and high standards of data accuracy.
• Communicate updates to key stakeholders regarding indirect tax matters, including the impact of new or changing legislation on Moderna's business and compliance obligations.
• Support cross-functional projects as required, applying indirect tax expertise while adapting quickly to evolving business priorities and regulatory developments.
• Build strong relationships across commercial and functional teams to provide high-quality VAT guidance, supporting compliance activities, reviews, and tax enquiries.
• Partner closely with the Indirect Tax Senior Manager and MIBS leadership to help ensure Moderna continues to meet its global indirect tax obligations.
• Respond to enquiries from internal stakeholders regarding VAT processes and procedures.
• Develop a deep understanding of Moderna's commercial operations and business processes to deliver informed, practical, and value-adding tax support.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of tax processes, controls, and automation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and compliance across the organization.
• Embrace opportunities to leverage emerging digital technologies and Generative AI-enabled solutions to streamline reporting activities, improve data quality, and support continuous innovation within the tax function.

At Moderna, we work collaboratively, relentlessly pursue excellence, challenge conventional thinking, and continuously seek better ways of working. You'll help deliver accurate, timely, and insightful tax reporting while supporting a culture focused on operational excellence, customer service, continuous improvement, and sustainable global growth.

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

• We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.
• 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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