Finance Manager

Finance Manager

(Middle-Level Role | Strategic Finance & Investment Analysis)

- Part-time, unpaid during the early phase
- Hybrid work model (remote and/or on-site in Milan, Doha – Qatar, or Boston)
- Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
- An NDA must be signed

This position may evolve into Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based on performance, leadership capacity, and financial results achieved.

About Institute Itech:

Institute Itech is an early-stage multinational company committed to building a new model of society grounded in education, advanced technology, and social development.

We are developing several innovation-driven projects, including:

- MemoriaTM – AI-based MedTech for cognitive health
- OxyleafTM – Synthetic plant systems for energy and air purification
- TerraTM – Environmental sensor networks for soil and climate monitoring
- WhiteboardTM – Smart education tools and digital-native learning platforms
- PolarisTM by IFE – Economic and geopolitical AI intelligence platform

Institute Itech is legally incorporated (USA, Italy) and building its strategic leadership team.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Finance Manager (Future CFO Track) to support Institute Itech's financial architecture, business planning, and investment strategy.

This is a middle-level strategic role designed for candidates who are strong in:

- economic analysis
- business planning
- investment research
- documentation for fundraising
- financial modelling
- managing contacts with investors, banks, and crowdfunding platforms

The selected candidate will work directly with the CEO and leadership team, contributing to the foundation of the company's financial structure and funding roadmap.

Responsibilities:

- Develop financial models, forecasts, and multi-year budgeting
- Prepare pitch decks, business plans, and investment documentation
- Conduct economic analyses for each Institute Itech project
- Manage investor relations and coordinate early-stage fundraising
- Identify opportunities for crowdfunding, seed financing, and grant-based funding
- Support due diligence, financial compliance, and audit preparation
- Collaborate with the CEO and project leaders on financial strategy and cost structure
- Track KPIs, cash flow, and scenario-based projections
- Monitor market trends in MedTech, sustainability, education tech, and AI sectors

Requirements:

- 3–6 years of experience in finance, corporate strategy, venture analysis, or consulting
- Strong ability to structure business plans, forecasts, and investment documents
- Good understanding of startup economics, market evaluation, and risk analysis
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Ability to communicate with investors, financial institutions, and funding platforms
- Fluent in English (Italian is a strong plus)
- Autonomous, reliable, and capable of managing sensitive financial tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in early-stage startups, accelerators, or innovation environments
- Knowledge of VC processes, due diligence, pitch structuring, and equity models
- Familiarity with crowdfunding platforms (equity, lending, reward-based)
- Background in economics, finance, quantitative methods, or management engineering
- Motivation to grow into a C-level financial leadership role

Benefits Provided:

- Reimbursement of travel and project-related expenses
- Direct involvement in the financial strategy of all major projects (MemoriaTM, TerraTM, OxyleafTM...)
- Exposure to investors, research institutions, and high-level partners
- Opportunity to evolve into CFO
- Access to advanced financial tools, strategic platforms, and corporate resources

How to Apply

Please send:

- Your CV
- A short letter (max 1 page), in English or Italian, explaining:
- Why you are interested in joining Institute Itech
- Your experience in financial analysis and business planning
- How you would support fundraising and investment strategy

E-mail: in.oiap2025@institute.iite.eu

Subject: WE2025 Job – Finance Manager (Future CFO Track) – [Name Surname]

Time Commitment:

This is a non-paid position during the startup phase, with a minimum commitment of 4–6 hours per week.

We are looking for a financially strong, analytical, and reliable professional who can grow into the future CFO of Institute Itech.