Senior Financial Analyst

Join the Senior Financial Analyst role at Syenta, a pioneering deep‑tech company revolutionizing semiconductor interconnect with breakthrough Localized Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology. About Syenta Syenta is pioneering the future of semiconductor interconnect with breakthrough Localized Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology that directly addresses the AI industry's most pressing challenge: the "memory wall." Our proprietary additive manufacturing process enables sub‑5µm pitch interconnects, potentially doubling memory bandwidth without changing silicon architecture – a paradigm shift comparable to EUV lithography's impact on front‑end processing. Why This Opportunity Is Exceptional Proven Technology – Emerged from Australian National University with 2+ years of stealth development. Strong Funding Foundation – AUD $8.8 m raised to date with Blackbird Ventures, Jelix Ventures and Brindabella Capital participating in the '22 seed round and have returned for the pre‑Series A raise. OIF Ventures, Salus Ventures, Robyn Denholm's Wollemi Capital Group, Singapore's SGInnovate, and US‑based intelligence VC In‑Q‑Tel also contributed to the pre‑Series A. Blue‑Chip Validation – Selected for Applied Materials' prestigious ASTRA accelerator program (cohort 5). Location & Culture – Based at Sydney's renowned Cicada Innovation Centre, Australia's leading deep‑tech startup hub. The Role: Foundation‑Building Finance Leadership As Syenta's first dedicated finance hire, you'll work directly with our leadership team to build the company's financial foundation for the next growth phase. This is a rare opportunity to shape finance operations from the ground up at a well‑funded deep‑tech company with a clear commercialization pathway. Core Responsibilities Financial Modeling & Strategy (50%) Build Syenta's end‑to‑end financial model: TAM / SAM / SOM, IP licensing revenue architecture (upfront license + per wafer / volume‑based royalty + technology access fees), and a five‑year plan aligned to technical / PoC milestones. Create scenario / sensitivity views tied to manufacturing readiness and market adoption. Series A Fundraising Support (30%) Own investor‑grade projections, KPIs, and a diligence‑ready model & data room; support management presentations and equity structuring with clear, defensible assumptions. Prepare comprehensive pitch materials, financial projections, and due diligence packages for institutional investors. Develop management presentations and participate in investor meetings providing detailed financial analysis. Collaborate with legal and technical teams on funding documentation and equity structuring. Business Operations & Analytics (10%) Establish financial reporting frameworks and KPIs for a scaling deep‑tech business. Support government grant applications and consortium partnerships (US CHIPS Act, NAPMP funding). Stand up lean finance reporting (board pack, unit economics by use case, funnel KPIs). Provide financial analysis for strategic partnerships with semiconductor ecosystem participants. Market & Competitive Insight (10%) Track advanced packaging / HRI trends and update model drivers (pricing corridors, adoption curves, partner take rates). Own development of Syenta's complete financial model: TAM / SAM / SOM analysis, IP licensing revenue structure, and 5‑year strategic plan. Build sophisticated models for our IP‑licensing business (similar to ARM / Rambus): upfront license fees, per‑wafer royalties, and technology access revenues. Conduct detailed market analysis of the $80B+ advanced packaging market and position Syenta's addressable segments. Model various commercialization scenarios: equipment sales vs. pure IP licensing vs. hybrid approaches. Ideal Candidate Profile Preferred Experience – 4‑6 years total: 2–3 years investment banking (M&A / ECM / DCM) ideally with Analyst to Associate progression and/or 1–3 years in FP&A / Corp Dev / Strategy (tech preferred). Transaction Experience – M&A, equity / debt financings, strategic advisory work. Elite Modeling Toolkit – Company builds from scratch, complex IP / royalty models, cohort & funnel modeling, sensitivities. Executive Quality Communication – Turn complex technical / financial ideas into board‑ready narratives. Bias to Action – Comfort with ambiguity and first‑principles thinking typical of early‑stage deep‑tech environments. Technical Skills – Expert‑level Excel / financial modeling; PowerPoint presentation development for executive / investor audiences; financial statement analysis and due diligence experience; early‑stage company valuation methodologies. Personal Attributes – Intellectual curiosity about breakthrough technology and its commercial applications; entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguous, fast‑moving startup environment; strong communication skills for complex technical and financial concepts; growth orientation seeking significant responsibility expansion over 2‑3 years. What We Value – Someone who chose investment banking for analytical rigor and steep learning curve but is ready to trade that lifestyle for the opportunity to build something transformational in deep technology. Compensation & Equity Base Salary – AUD $140,000 – $160,000 per annum FTE (pro‑rata for part‑time, market‑competitive, commensurate with experience). Equity Participation – Through our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP). Additional Benefits – Professional development opportunities in cutting‑edge AI technology; access to industry conferences and investor networks; flexible working arrangements within our Cicada Innovation Centre base. Work Environment & Travel Location – Cicada Innovation Centre, Sydney CBD – Australia's premier deep‑tech ecosystem. Travel Requirements – Occasional international travel to key technology / AI hubs (Taiwan, Singapore, Silicon Valley) for partnerships, investor meetings, and industry conferences. Work Culture – Collaborative, outcome‑focused environment with access to world‑class technical talent and industry networks. Balance startup energy with the stability of proven funding and blue‑chip partnerships. Estimated Annual Travel – 10% (not explicitly stated but summarized). Why Now? The semiconductor industry is at an inflection point. AI’s exponential growth is creating unprecedented demand for advanced interconnect solutions, while traditional approaches face fundamental limitations. Syenta’s LEM technology offers potential 10x improvement in interconnect density – positioning us to become the "ASML of Interconnects" for the AI era. Market Catalysts – AI Memory Wall, Government Investment (CHIPS Act), Supply Chain Reshoring, IP Licensing Validation. Your Role in History – Join us in solving one of technology’s most pressing challenges while building a potentially iconic Australian deep‑tech success story. Application Process Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the following: Your motivation for joining a deep‑technology early‑stage company. Your experience with financial modelling for technology companies. Seniority level (mid‑senior). Send materials to the hiring team’s email (not disclosed in the provided text). #J-18808-Ljbffr