Sr Finance Manager, Product FP&A

Axon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Wellness & Learning programs

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Snack in offices

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Finance FP&A leader to collaborate across the finance organization and with business leaders to drive forecasting, budgeting and strategic decision-making. You will manage R&D and product spend, and provide insights to guide cost reductions and profitability across multiple product pillars.

The role emphasizes ownership, analytical rigor, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment, with onsite at Axon hubs and periodic remote work.

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, 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.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• You will support Product Roadmap prioritization based on profit contribution and engineering resource constraints in close partnership with engineering and product leads.
• 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 manage the R&D OPEX and CAPEX budgets for multiple product pillars and drive accountability and forecast accuracy.
• 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
• You will support the broader Connected Devices FP&A team on adhoc analysis and leverage AI to streamline reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Business analytics

Project ownership

Process improvements

Data analysis

Scenario modeling

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Independent work

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.

What You’ll Do

Location: Onsite 4x/week (Tuesday-Friday) at an Axon Hub (Seattle, San Francisco-Presidio, Scottsdale, Atlanta, Boston, NYC, Sterling)
Reports to: VP, Finance
Direct Reports: Individual Contributor

• You will support Product Roadmap prioritization based on profit contribution and engineering resource constraints in close partnership with engineering and product leads
• 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 manage the R&D OPEX and CAPEX budgets for multiple product pillars and drive accountability and forecast accuracy.
• 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
• You will support the broader Connected Devices FP&A team on adhoc analysis and leverage AI to streamline reporting.

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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• 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.

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.

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

$169,470 — $225,960 USD

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.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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