Axon is hiring a Senior Manager of FP&A to serve as the primary finance partner to our software product pillars. This strategic and hands-on role is central to shaping financial strategy and driving performance across our growing portfolio of software offerings. You will own the end-to-end financial management of software product P&Ls, from investment planning to performance analytics.
What You'll Do
- Own full P&L planning, budgeting, and forecasting for software products, including annual planning, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial models.
- Partner with Product leadership to evaluate investment opportunities, roadmap prioritization, build-vs-buy decisions, and capital allocation strategies.
- Lead scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to inform executive decision-making.
- Support pricing strategy through financial analysis and market performance insights.
- Develop and maintain financial models to assess product performance, investment paybacks, margin profiles, and lifetime value.
- Design and enhance KPIs and dashboards focused on key software metrics (e.g., ARR, bookings, gross margin, contribution margin).
- Conduct monthly and quarterly budget vs. actual analyses, variance explanations, and performance reviews for senior leadership.
- Lead recurring business reviews with product pillars on bookings performance, P&L results, and budget alignment.
- Drive financial discipline across resource allocation, headcount planning, purchase order management, and spend tracking.
- Ensure appropriate revenue recognition treatment and alignment with accounting standards for software products.
- Provide strategic modeling support for significant vendor and technology contract negotiations.
- Contribute to executive FP&A reviews and corporate forecasting processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements, systems enhancements, and scalable financial tools to support growth.
- Establish best-in-class financial planning practices for software product finance.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related study.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, forecasting and business analytics in a dynamic environment.
- Proven experience in financial modeling and supporting both financial and operational decision makers.
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial management.
- Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Concern for quality and deadlines.
Nice to Have
- Master’s Degree.
- Technology sector background.
Team & Environment
You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Corporate Finance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $141,225 — $225,960 USD + equity. Compensation includes stock awards.
- 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).
- Snacks in our offices.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Seattle, WA.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
