Senior Manager, Product Finance (Software Product)
Axon · Seattle, WA · 2 mo ago
On-siteFinance$141k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and hands-on finance leader to join our team as Senior Manager of Product Finance – 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.
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 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.
What You Bring
- 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.
- Technology sector background is a plus.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
Pay
Base Pay Range: $141,225 USD - $225,960 USD
Schedule
This role is based out of our Seattle, WA location and follows a hybrid schedule. 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.