Chief Financial Officer

Neura Infra • Full-time • Menlo Park, CA, US • 1d ago

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Capital Raising | Project Finance | Strategic Growth

ABOUT NEURA INFRA

Neura Infra is a data center developer and modular data center solutions provider, delivering scalable, high-performance infrastructure for AI, cloud computing, enterprise, and mission-critical applications.

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy, secure investment capital, and support the development and expansion of our data center business.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The CFO will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership to drive fundraising, structure project financing, manage corporate finances, and establish strategic investor relationships.

Proven experience in raising capital and successfully closing financing transactions is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Capital Raising & Investor Relations

Develop and execute fundraising strategies through equity, debt, project finance, and joint ventures.
Engage institutional investors, infrastructure funds, private equity firms, banks, and strategic partners.
Lead investment presentations, due diligence, negotiations, and financial closings.
Establish strong relationships with investors and financial institutions.

2. Project Finance & Infrastructure Investment

Structure financing for data center developments and modular infrastructure projects.
Evaluate project feasibility, capital expenditure, cash flow, investment returns, and financial risks.
Develop financial models and support major investment decisions.
Oversee project funding, capital deployment, and financial performance.

3. Corporate Finance & Strategic Planning

Develop financial strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
Advise executive leadership on capital allocation, investment opportunities, and funding decisions.
Evaluate strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives.
Optimize capital structure and long-term financial sustainability.

4. Financial Management & Treasury

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, profitability, cash flow, and financial reporting.
Manage banking facilities, liquidity, working capital, and treasury operations.
Monitor financial performance and implement cost optimization measures.
Ensure sufficient funding for development, procurement, and project execution.

5. Commercial Finance & Governance

Review project costing, pricing, profitability, and commercial contracts.
Collaborate with development, engineering, procurement, and operations teams.
Oversee accounting, taxation, audits, compliance, and financial controls.
Establish effective risk management and corporate governance frameworks.

6. Finance Leadership

Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
Strengthen financial systems, ERP capabilities, and management reporting.
Establish scalable processes to support organizational growth.
Promote financial discipline and accountability across the business.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
MBA or professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CFA preferred.
Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, including 5–7 years in senior leadership.
Demonstrated success in capital raising, financing negotiations, and completed funding transactions is mandatory.
Strong expertise in corporate finance, project finance, debt and equity funding, and financial modeling.
Established relationships with institutional investors, lenders, and financial partners.
Experience managing capital-intensive investments and complex financial structures.
Excellent strategic leadership, commercial judgment, negotiation, and communication skills.

PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Experience in data center development, modular infrastructure, digital infrastructure, EPC, real estate development, private equity, or other capital-intensive sectors is advantageous.

Direct data center experience is preferred but not mandatory. Proven fundraising and transaction execution capabilities are the primary requirements.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a commercially astute financial leader with strong investor relationships, strategic vision, and the ability to secure capital for major infrastructure developments.

The successful candidate will combine financial expertise with practical execution capabilities to support Neura Infra's long-term growth.

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Apply through LinkedIn or email your updated resume to:

prithivi@neurainfra.com

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