Director, Operations Finance

If you find science, speed, and success exhilarating, you have come to the right place.Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology company that creates transformational vaccines that address some of the world’s most pressing infectious diseases. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world’s most devastating diseases, including COVID-19, seasonal influenza, RSV, Ebola, MERS, and SARS. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.Our scientists are committed to developing vaccine candidates for some of the world’s toughest viral threats by utilizing the power of our innovative recombinant nanoparticle vaccine platform. Our vaccine technology combines the power and speed of genetic engineering with the immunogenicity enhancing properties of our Matrix-M adjuvant to efficiently produce highly immunogenic particles targeting some of the most pressing viral infectious diseases.Novavax, Inc. is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with additional facilities in Uppsala, Sweden and Bohumil, Czech Republic.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Act as a catalyst within the Global Finance organization to deliver a portfolio of projects and drive initiatives aimed at optimizing financial performance and enhancing profitability. • Collaborate closely with department heads to gain insights into business drivers, challenges, and opportunities. • Provide strategic financial guidance to support decision-making and achieve financial objectives effectively. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team supporting Operations, particularly surrounding Novavax COVID vaccine and updated variants, the company’s proprietary MATRIX adjuvant, and the Flu-COVID combination vaccine (CIC) and the related expansion of global capabilities. This entails overseeing areas such as manufacturing, quality, process & analytical development, supply chain, and regulatory affairs. • Support Operations' long-range plans by incorporating the financial impacts of the Company’s strategies and initiatives through sophisticated financial models and analyses. • Develop and lead the annual budget and forecast process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to the executive team, enhancing management reporting and commentary to provide senior leaders with timely insights into trends, operational results, and growth drivers. • Communicate financial insights clearly and compellingly to non-finance stakeholders. • Establish and maintain internal controls consistent with corporate requirements and best business practices, overseeing the coordination of information to external auditors. • Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, including supporting ad hoc projects and Finance department initiatives.Minimum Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, Master’s degree and CPA preferred. • 10+ years of finance experience (preferably in the Biotech industry), including 3+ years with a Big 4 Audit Firm (preferred) and 5+ years managing teams. • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing projects within a large Global Finance Team, coupled with knowledge of strategic and operational finance systems and the mechanics of finance operations. • Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. • Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance is required.Other Qualifications:• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and adherence to ethical behavior and core values of the company. • Strong leadership, team management, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and mentor and build a team of financial professionals. • Possess a business partner mindset with advanced/expert Excel financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. • Strong financial system/ERP expertise and passion for business excellence and continuous improvement in processes. • Experience working in global high-growth companies is a plus.Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledNovavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Except where prohibited by applicable state law, this position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation or qualify for an exemption.SummaryLocation: USA Gaithersburg 700 Quince Orchard; Remote USAType: Full time