Senior Manager, Operations Finance

Axon

• $110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Financial Accounting
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial modeling and forecasting
  • Proven experience driving cross-functional projects to completion
  • Expertise in process improvements focused on quality and efficiency
  • Strong data analysis and dynamic scenario modeling skills
  • Experience in technology/software/SaaS and manufacturing sectors
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering and product leads to prioritize the Product Roadmap based on profitability
  • Conduct cost reduction, headcount, and budget reviews to ensure strategic alignment
  • Manage R&D OPEX and CAPEX budgets across multiple product pillars
  • Support corporate forecasting for R&D spending and present results to leadership
  • Assist in creating Investment Business Cases for new products and strategic initiatives
  • Participate in corporate FP&A meetings and analyses
  • Utilize AI to enhance reporting efficiency

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all employees
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Access to fitness programs
  • Emotional and mental wellness support
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Participation in employee resource groups
  • Complimentary snacks in the office
Full Job Description
Your Impact

You will collaborate across the finance organization and with key business leaders to drive process improvement, strategic decisions and enhance Axon's forecasting and analysis capabilities. You will support a fast paced and dynamic business team that is working on solving the most challenging problems for our customers.

You will join an environment that favors agility, initiative and creative thinking. We genuinely love what we do and are looking for you who share this passion. Come work with us in a dynamic environment in which you'll use your passion, technical experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

What You'll Do

Location: Onsite 4x/week (Tuesday-Friday) at our Scottsdale Axon Hub Location
Reports to: VP, Finance
Direct Reports: Individual Contributor
  • Serve as the primary finance business partner to the global Operations team, supporting daily operational decision-making with timely financial insight and analysis
  • Own inventory management reporting and analysis, including inventory levels, reserves, turns, and obsolescence risk across global sites
  • Develop and maintain forecasting models to quantify the financial impact of tariffs and trade policy changes on cost of goods sold and margins
  • Build and manage rolling cash flow forecasts tied to operations activities, working capital, and inventory investment
  • Partner with supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing leaders to translate operational plans into financial forecasts and budgets
  • Identify risks and opportunities in the operations cost structure and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Prepare monthly variance analysis and management reporting on operations spend, inventory, and working capital metrics
  • Support annual budgeting and long-range planning processes for the global operations function
  • Drive process improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting cadence, and cross-functional financial visibility
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Financial Accounting
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting and business analytics in a dynamic environment, supporting both financial and operational decision makers
  • Proven track record of owning projects and driving their completion cross-functionally
  • Experience driving process improvements focused on quality, timeliness and improved efficiency
  • Ability to working independently with concern for quality and deadlines
  • Data analysis and dynamic scenario modeling with emphasis on researching and validating modeling inputs and assumptions and ensuring their alignment with operational models and strategic goals
  • Technology/software/SaaS industry experience
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial business leaders
  • 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
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.

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.

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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