Senior FP&A Manager - Product Finance

Axon•Washington, DC

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and hands-on finance leader to join our team as Senior Manager of FP&A – Software Product. This highly visible role serves as the primary finance partner to our software product pillars, shaping financial strategy and driving performance across a growing portfolio of software offerings. You will own the end-to-end financial management of software product P&Ls — from investment planning and resource allocation to revenue recognition, performance analytics, and long-range value creation. Your insights will directly influence product roadmap decisions, pricing strategy, capital allocation, and overall business performance. This role requires deep expertise in software-driven business models (SaaS, subscription, recurring revenue) and a strong ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Corporate Finance to ensure financial rigor, accountability, and alignment with company strategy. This is an opportunity for a high-impact finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoys both strategic thinking and rolling up their sleeves to dive into the details.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related study; Master’s Degree a plus.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, forecasting and business analytics in a dynamic environment, financial modeling, supporting both financial and operational decision makers.
Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills are required for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial management.
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.
Concern for quality and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Technology sector background is a plus.

Responsibilities

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 to company targets.
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 in a dynamic technology environment.
Establish best-in-class financial planning practices for software product finance.