Jobs · Finance · Washington

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.

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