Sr. Manager, FP&A

Axon•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

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 As a Senior Manager, FP&A, you'll play a critical role in helping Axon scale by partnering with senior business leaders to drive thoughtful financial decisions across our corporate functions. You'll own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for major SG&A organizations, providing the insights and strategic guidance that enable leaders to invest wisely while maintaining financial discipline. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being more than a financial analyst - you'll be a trusted business partner, working directly with executive leaders to evaluate investments, optimize spending, and help shape the future of the business. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where curiosity, ownership, and strong business judgment are highly valued.

Requirements

Demonstrated ownership of annual budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes.
Experience serving as a finance business partner to senior leaders within corporate or SG&A organizations.
Strong understanding of operating expense forecasting, headcount planning, and financial planning best practices.
Experience partnering with Accounting during month-end close, including variance analysis, accrual reviews, and financial validation.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Experience with enterprise planning systems such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Oracle EPBCS, Pigment, or similar platforms.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with multiple competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Public Company Experience

Responsibilities

Own the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and monthly forecasting processes for multiple corporate functions.
Serve as the primary finance business partner to senior leaders, providing strategic financial guidance and decision support.
Deliver insightful budget-versus-actual analyses, identify key business drivers, and communicate financial performance to executive stakeholders.
Partner closely with Accounting during month-end close to ensure financial accuracy and integrity of reported results.
Evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and operating expenses to help leaders make informed, data-driven decisions.
Develop financial models to support headcount planning, operating expense forecasting, and long-range planning.
Identify financial risks and opportunities, proactively recommending actions to improve predictability and business outcomes.
Drive continuous improvements in planning processes, forecasting methodologies, and financial reporting.
Leverage enterprise planning tools and financial systems to improve efficiency and scalability.
Build executive-ready presentations and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.