Chief Financial Officer

Finance, Administration & Strategic Partnerships – Institute Itech

Full-time position

Hybrid work model (Milan, Italy – with international scope)

Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval

An NDA must be signed

This is a founding financial leadership role. The selected candidate is expected to enter Institute Itech not solely as an executive, but as a strategic partner — with a defined path toward equity participation and administrative co-directorship of the company.

About Institute Itech Institute Itech is a private research, development and technological innovation institute based in Italy with an international vision. It was created to transform scientific knowledge, advanced engineering and emerging technologies into concrete solutions for the environment, health, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, urban systems and technological infrastructure.

The company is built on a multidisciplinary vision structured around six pillars: Education, Technology, Social, Nature, Research and Urban. Through these areas, Institute Itech develops high-impact projects capable of improving quality of life, making cities more sustainable and creating new models of scientific, industrial and social progress.

Its flagship projects include Memoria (AI-based neuroimaging and cognitive data intelligence), Oxyleaf (environmental monitoring and air quality technologies), Terra (advanced soil and ecological remediation systems), Polaris (strategic data infrastructure and positioning systems), Balloon (high-altitude sensing and urban climate platforms), and Biocity (integrated biourban planning and smart city ecosystems).

About the Role Institute Itech is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy, administrative infrastructure, and asset management of the Institute at a pivotal moment in its international growth.

This is not a conventional CFO appointment. Institute Itech is looking for a financial leader who brings not only technical expertise, but also personal financial commitment and entrepreneurial conviction — someone prepared to enter the company as a

strategic partner with equity participation

and a clear path toward a role as

co-administrator of the entity .

The CFO will be responsible for building and overseeing the full financial architecture of Institute Itech: from accounting and treasury to investor relations, asset management, and capital strategy. The role requires a candidate capable of operating at the intersection of rigorous financial management and high-level institutional networking, contributing directly to the Institute’s capacity to attract investment and scale internationally.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned financial executive with a strong professional network, experience engaging institutional and private investors, and the financial standing and willingness to participate in the company’s equity structure as part of their entry into the organization.

Responsibilities

Define and lead Institute Itech’s overall financial strategy in alignment with its international growth roadmap

Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term capital allocation

Provide executive leadership with strategic financial insight and scenario analysis

Identify and structure financing opportunities, including debt, equity, and grant-based instruments

Accounting, Administration & Compliance

Supervise all accounting operations, financial reporting, and statutory obligations in compliance with Italian and international standards

Ensure full fiscal and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions in which Institute Itech operates

Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, notaries, and administrative bodies

Oversee corporate administrative functions including contracts, asset registers, and corporate documentation

Asset Management

Manage and optimize Institute Itech’s asset base, including intellectual property, physical assets, and financial holdings

Develop and implement asset protection and valorization strategies

Support the structuring and governance of assets related to proprietary projects including Memoria, Oxyleaf, Terra, Polaris, Balloon, and Biocity

Investor Relations & Capital Development

Cultivate and maintain relationships with institutional investors, family offices, private equity, and strategic financial partners

Support capital attraction initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia

Participate in investor presentations, due diligence processes, and deal structuring alongside executive leadership

Leverage personal and professional network to open doors to high-value investment relationships

Corporate Partnership & Equity Participation

Enter Institute Itech with a defined equity stake, reflecting the strategic and founding nature of the appointment

Participate in the governance and administrative co-direction of the company alongside the founding leadership

Contribute personal financial resources or network-facilitated capital as part of the entry agreement, to be defined during negotiation

Requirements

Minimum

10+ years of experience

in senior financial leadership, CFO, or equivalent roles

Strong background in

accounting, financial administration, and asset management

Proven experience in investor relations and capital development , with an established network of institutional and private financial contacts

Demonstrated ability to engage high-net-worth individuals, family offices, or institutional investors

Financial standing and entrepreneurial conviction to enter the company as an

equity partner

Availability to assume a formal administrative co-directorship

role within the company structure

Deep knowledge of Italian corporate and fiscal law

High ethical standards, discretion, and institutional credibility

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as CFO or financial director in an innovation-driven, research, or technology organization

Existing relationships with Italian or European institutional investors, private equity, or family offices

Background in asset valorization, IP management, or technology licensing structures

Experience with international financial operations across Europe, the Middle East, or Asia

Knowledge of EU funding instruments, research grants, or innovation finance

Additional language skills (Arabic, Mandarin, or French considered an asset)

Benefits Provided

Founding executive role with direct strategic influence over Institute Itech’s financial and institutional trajectory

Formal

equity participation

in Institute Itech, structured as part of the entry agreement

Defined path toward

administrative co-directorship

of the company

Direct collaboration with the founding leadership and international partners

Hybrid work model with international scope

Reimbursement of approved travel and representation expenses

Compensation This is a strategic partnership appointment. Compensation is structured to reflect both the executive nature of the role and the equity dimension of the engagement:

Base salary

component, to be defined based on candidate profile and negotiation

Equity participation

in Institute Itech, with terms defined during the selection process

Path to administrative co-directorship , formalized as part of the entry agreement

Additional performance-based incentives tied to financial and capital development milestones

All compensation and partnership terms will be discussed confidentially during the selection process.

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