Director, Product Finance (Devices)

Axon; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with match

Discretionary PTO

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon is seeking a finance-focused leader to collaborate across the organization, driving forecasting, analytics and strategic decisions for a fast-paced, mission-driven team.

The role emphasizes partnership with engineering and product, ownership of financial models, and ongoing process improvements to support the company’s growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance related field.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, forecasting and analytics.
• Experience owning projects and cross-functional delivery.
• Strong data analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply business and financial acumen to support decision makers with data, metrics and process improvements.
• Support Product Roadmap prioritization with engineering and product leads.
• Model new product designs and build business cases for new products/features.
• Drive cost reduction, headcount and budget reviews aligned to plans.
• Support R&D/product spend forecasting and FP&A reviews.
• Assist in Investment Business Case creation for new products and initiatives.
• Provide holistic product line P&L analysis with data and KPIs.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Business analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Product roadmaps

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Financial Accounting

Job description

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

In office presence at one of our US Hubs - NYC, Boston, Atlanta, Sterling, Seattle, 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

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

In office presence at one of our US Hubs - NYC, Boston, Atlanta, Sterling, Seattle, 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

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

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

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range: $200,340 USD - $320,544 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

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