Senior Manager, Operations Finance

Axon
  • Scottsdale, AZ
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    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

    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.

    We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at 

    axongreenhousesupport@axon.com

     or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.

    Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

    We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email

    recruitingops@axon.com

     Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

    Phishing alert:  Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process.  All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers.  If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to

    recruitingops@axon.com

    .

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationScottsdale, AZ

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Business Analysisunmatched
    • Cadenceunmatched
    • Cash Flowunmatched
    • Cash Managementunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)unmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Ecosystemsunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Expense Reportsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Accountingunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Modelingunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Instant Messagingunmatched
    • International Operationsunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Investment Capitalunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Management Reportingunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Model Validationunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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