Principal Chief Financial Officer

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Resident inventor at 9N, pioneering Deep-Tech technological innovation!

Principal Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – 9N Technologies (working remotely / part-time) must be UK based!

About 9N Technologies

9N Technologies is pioneering next-generation semiconductors, transistors, and capacitors for CPUs using cutting-edge graphene technology. Our mission is to revolutionise computing performance, efficiency, and sustainability by leveraging the unique properties of graphene in advanced electronics.

As CFO, you will be a key driver of 9N Technologies’ pre-seed/seed round fundraising, financial strategy, series A fundraising preparation/efforts, and investor relations, ensuring we secure the capital needed for rapid growth and commercialisation.

Compensation: Highly Competitive Salary once funding secured + Equity (upfront).

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead pre-seed, seed, Series A, and future funding rounds from venture capital, private equity, strategic investors, and government grants.
2. Develop and execute financing strategies, including equity, debt, convertible notes, grants, and strategic partnerships.
3. Identify and engage with potential investors, industry partners, and financial institutions to secure funding for semiconductor R&D and manufacturing scale-up.

Investor Relations & Market Positioning

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, ensuring clear and transparent communication.
2. Create compelling pitch decks, financial models, and investment proposals tailored to deep-tech and semiconductor investors.
3. Represent 9N Technologies at industry events, investor conferences, and strategic networking opportunities.

Financial Growth & Business Strategy

1. Align financial planning with business expansion, including R&D, production scale-up, and global semiconductor partnerships.
2. Evaluate potential M&A, joint ventures, and licensing deals to accelerate market entry.
3. Work closely with the CEO to develop and implement sustainable revenue models for semiconductor applications.

Compliance & Risk Management

1. Ensure regulatory compliance for capital raising and investor reporting in the semiconductor and deep-tech industries.
2. Mitigate financial risks related to funding, liquidity, and market fluctuations.

Who You Are

1. Proven experience in capital raising, investment banking, venture capital, or private equity, ideally in deep tech, semiconductors, or advanced materials.
2. A strong network of investors, family offices, VC firms, and funding institutions focused on deep tech and semiconductor innovation.
3. Ability to craft and present compelling investment narratives for early-stage and growth-stage fundraising.
4. Strategic thinker with a track record of structuring financial deals and securing large-scale funding.
5. Passionate about graphene, semiconductor innovation, and the future of computing technology.

Why Join Us?

1. Impact-Driven Mission: Lead the financial strategy of a game-changing semiconductor company.
2. Sustainability Leadership: Be part of the future of green, high-performance computing.
3. High-Growth Industry: Tap into a £4.7B+ graphene semiconductor market growing at 38.7% CAGR.
4. Equity & Influence: Shape the company’s success and own a stake in its future.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries: Space Research and Technology