Strategic Finance Lead for Growth & Next Markets

Axon; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Wellness programs

Learning & development

ERGs

Snacks in office

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Senior Manager, Commercial Finance to partner with Next Markets sales teams (US Federal, Corrections, Justice) and drive analytical rigor across commercial finance. You’ll shape deal economics, forecast performance, and guide growth initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

This on-site role follows a hybrid schedule, with on-site Tuesdays through Fridays at Axon hubs; Mondays may be remote.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of total experience in Finance.
• Strong background in commercial/sales/GTM finance, FP&A, modeling, and strategic business partnering.
• Experience leading finance efforts supporting high growth sales teams and operating in a global matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance business partner to Next Markets business, supporting both strategic initiatives and operational execution across these segments
• Own and guide the strategic investment roadmap for these segments, working cross functionality to ensure alignment with all stakeholders
• Advise on large, complex, and strategic deals to support the continued growth in the market
• Build and manage both short‑term and long‑range forecasts, aligned with global FP&A processes and market dynamics. Own the driver‑based bookings forecast model.
• Define, monitor, and report on key operational KPIs, working closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations to drive actionable insights
• Support new market entry, pricing strategy, and commercial investment decisions with high‑quality financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Partner closely with sales leaders and cross‑functional counterparts to shape Next Markets business strategy and performance

Skills

Finance leadership

FP&A

Strategic partnering

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

C-suite collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Sigma

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Axon is seeking a Senior Manager, Commercial Finance to partner with Next Markets sales teams (US Federal, Corrections, Justice) and drive analytical rigor across commercial finance. You’ll shape deal economics, forecast performance, and guide growth initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

This on-site role follows a hybrid schedule, with on-site Tuesdays through Fridays at Axon hubs; Mondays may be remote.