Chief Financial Officer (Contract)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 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 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. 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 MemoriaTM (AI-based neuroimaging and cognitive data intelligence), OxyleafTM (environmental monitoring and air quality technologies), TerraTM (advanced soil and ecological remediation systems), PolarisTM (strategic data infrastructure and positioning systems), BalloonTM (high-altitude sensing and urban climate platforms), and BiocityTM (integrated biourban planning and smart city ecosystems). 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. Financial Strategy & Planning 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 Oversee corporate administrative functions including contracts, asset registers, and corporate documentation Asset Management Support the structuring and governance of assets related to proprietary projects including MemoriaTM, OxyleafTM, TerraTM, PolarisTM, BalloonTM, and BiocityTM 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 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 Fluent Italian (mandatory) Fluent English (mandatory) 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 Direct collaboration with the founding leadership and international partners Access to a proprietary portfolio of deep-tech projects: Hybrid work model with international scope 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 Additional performance-based incentives tied to financial and capital development milestones Your financial leadership experience and areas of expertise Your professional network in the investment and institutional finance community Your interest in and approach to entering Institute Itech as an equity partner and future co-administrator WE2026 Job Application [IT009400] – Chief Financial Officer – [Name Surname]