Director, Product Finance

Axon; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness programs

Learning & Development

Snacks in office

Job summary

Axon is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to join the finance team in a hybrid role near Seattle. You will collaborate with product, engineering and leadership to drive forecasting, financial modeling, cost optimization and strategic planning, delivering insights that influence both roadmaps and performance.

You will partner across functions to provide robust financial analysis, build business cases, and support executive discussions on corporate strategy and investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Financial Accounting.
• 7+ years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting and business analytics in a dynamic environment.
• Proven track record of owning projects and driving cross-functional delivery.
• Experience driving process improvements focused on quality, timeliness and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently with strong time management and deadlines.
• Data analysis and scenario modeling aligned with strategic goals.
• Technology/ SaaS industry experience and manufacturing exposure.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support various levels of decision makers with data, metrics, and operating model alignment.
• Support product roadmap prioritization with engineering and product leads.
• Model new product design iterations and build business cases.
• Drive cost reduction, headcount, and budget reviews in line with the plan.
• Support corporate FP&A processes and present results to R&D leaders.
• Participate in cross‑functional Investment Business Cases for new products.
• Analyze market and P&L performance for key segments with data, KPIs and insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Business analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Independent worker

Data analysis

Scenario modeling

Manufacturing exposure

Tech/SaaS industry experience

Analytical communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Financial Accounting

Job description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

You will collaborate across the finance organization and with key business leaders to drive process improvement, strategic decisions and enhance Axon’s forecasting and analysis capabilities. You will support a fast paced and dynamic business team that is working on solving the most challenging problems for our customers. You will join an environment that favors agility, initiative and creative thinking. We genuinely love what we do and are looking for you who share this passion. Come work with us in a dynamic environment in which you’ll use your passion, technical experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

Location:

Hybrid Presence based near the following US Hubs - Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City or Scottsdale. This role follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

What You’ll Do

• You will apply business and financial acumen to support various levels of Operational and Financial decision makers with data, analysis, metrics, process creation/improvement and operating model alignment
• You will support Product Roadmap prioritization based on profit contribution and engineering resource constraints in close partnership with engineering and product leads
• You will model new product design iterations and develop the business case for new products and features based on product-market fit and expected cost reduction
• You will drive regular cost reduction, headcount, and budget reviews to ensure alignment to the company plan and product strategy
• You will support the corporate forecasting process for R&D/product spend and present results to R&D leaders. Regularly participate in corporate FP&A meetings such as executive corporate forecast reviews and budget vs. actuals reviews
• You will support the company-wide Strategic Portfolio Planning Process by assisting in the creation of Investment Business Cases for new Products & Strategic initiatives and in doing so the role will collaborate cross functionally and will have full P&L exposure
• The position will also support Product teams in their holistic analysis of market and P&L performance for key Product Segments and contribute with data, KPIs and analysis

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Financial Accounting
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting and business analytics in a dynamic environment, supporting both financial and operational decision makers
• Proven track record of owning projects and driving their completion cross-functionally
• Experience driving process improvements focused on quality, timeliness and improved efficiency
• Ability to working independently with concern for quality and deadlines
• Data analysis and dynamic scenario modeling with emphasis on researching and validating modeling inputs and assumptions and ensuring their alignment with operational models and strategic goals
• Technology/software/SaaS industry experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial business leaders
• Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Base Pay Range

$166,950 — $267,120 USD

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