Senior Manager, Commercial Finance

Axon

$141K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of finance experience
  • Solid background in commercial/sales finance and FP&A
  • Experience leading finance in high-growth sales environments
  • Expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills
  • Proven ability to influence at all organizational levels, including C-suite
  • Experience thriving in complex, high-growth companies
  • Preferred experience with SaaS or tech company financials, and systems like Salesforce and Tableau.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as finance business partner toNext Markets sales teams
  • Guide the strategic investment roadmap and ensure stakeholder alignment
  • Advise on large, complex strategic deals
  • Manage short-term and long-range forecasts aligned with FP&A processes
  • Define and report on operational KPIs to drive insights
  • Support market entry and pricing strategy with financial modeling
  • Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams on business strategy.

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)
  • Office snacks available.
Full Job Description
Your Impact

As the Senior Manager,Commercial Finance, you will serve as the strategic business partner to Axon's Next Markets sales teams (US Federal, Corrections, Justice) and drive analytical rigor and efficiency for commercial finance more broadly. You'll play a critical role in advising on growth initiatives, optimizing operational performance, and shaping deal economics for some of the most complex and high-impact opportunities across our business. This role combines long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational leadership, making you a key driver of Axon's continued and future success.
What You'll Do

Location: On-site 4x a week (Tuesday-Friday) at an Axon Hub location. Hub Locations: Seattle, San Francisco (Presidio), Scottsdale, Boston, NYC, Sterling, Atlanta

Reports to: Senior Director, Commercial Finance
Direct Reports: N/A, Individual Contributor
  • Act as the finance business partner to Next Markets business, supporting both strategic initiatives and operational execution across these segments
  • Own and guide the strategic investment roadmap for these segments, working cross functionality to ensure alignment with all stakeholders
  • Advise on large, complex, and strategic deals to support the continued growth in the market
  • Build and manage both short-term and long-range forecasts, aligned with global FP&A processes and market dynamics. Own the driver-based bookings forecast model.
  • Define, monitor, and report on key operational KPIs, working closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations to drive actionable insights
  • Support new market entry, pricing strategy, and commercial investment decisions with high-quality financial modeling and scenario analysis
  • Partner closely with sales leaders and cross-functional counterparts to shape Next Markets business strategy and performance
What You Bring
  • 7-10 years of total experience in Finance
  • Strong background in commercial/sales/GTM finance, FP&A, modeling, and strategic business partnering
  • Experience leading finance efforts supporting high growth sales teams and operating in a global matrixed environment
  • Excellent financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. Advanced excel.
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence across all levels, including C-suite
  • Track record of successfully navigating complex, ambiguous environments in high-growth companies
  • Preferred:
    • Background in SaaS, hardware + software models, or public tech companies
    • Experience with systems like Salesforce, Sigma, Tableau/PBI
Work Location

This role is based in a hub 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. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Benefits that Benefit You
  • 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

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range

$141,225-$225,960 USD

Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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