Full-Time

Finance Operations & Governance Specialist

Black Semiconductor

Black Semiconductor

51-200 employees

Graphene photonics enable optical chip interconnects

No salary listed

Aachen, Germany

Hybrid

Bachelor's

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
ERP
SAP Products
Word/Pages/Docs
Risk Management
Oracle
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • A completed degree in business administration, economics, or an equivalent field is required.
  • Have 2–4 years of initial professional experience in finance, auditing, or management consulting.
  • Have a good understanding of accounting and finance processes.
  • Have experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Have knowledge of process modeling and documentation.
  • Have a basic understanding of compliance and risk management requirements.
  • Have basic project management knowledge.
  • Have very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Responsibilities
  • Document and optimize finance processes in collaboration with the relevant departments.
  • Support the implementation of compliance policies and procedures and the establishment and maintenance of the risk management system.
  • Identify and document risks in finance processes.
  • Support enterprise resource planning implementation projects in both functional and organizational capacities.
  • Establish and maintain the internal control system, including documenting controls, conducting control tests, and following up on weaknesses and improvement measures.
  • Prepare materials for internal control system audits and create status reports.
  • Create and further develop intercompany policies and coordinate with international subsidiaries.
  • Set transfer prices and transfer-pricing rules in coordination with Tax, and define processes for intercompany transactions involving deliveries, services, and financing.
  • Establish and continuously update a comprehensive finance handbook.
  • Contribute to strategic finance projects, such as harmonization and digitalization.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in process management, enterprise resource planning projects, or internal control systems is desirable.
  • Experience in the semiconductor industry or a research and development environment is desirable.
  • An understanding of technology-driven business models and research- and development-intensive industries is advantageous.

Black Semiconductor develops chips that combine graphene-based photonics with traditional electronics to enable optical chip-to-chip communication. Its process embeds optical components into the outer layers of CMOS-like chips, allowing electrons to be converted to photons and back via graphene acting as a translator. This integration aims to overcome interconnect bottlenecks, enabling multiple chips to act as a single faster, more energy-efficient system for AI hardware, data centers, HPC, and autonomous driving. The company plans wafer-scale fabrication with a 300mm FabONE in Aachen, targeting pilot production by 2027 and mass production by 2031, supported by European funding and equity investors.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$287.4M

Headquarters

Aachen, Germany

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • FabONE construction began March 30, 2026, keeping pilot production on track for 2027.
  • Black Semiconductor still cites €254.4 million financing and next-phase funding in June 2026.
  • Exyte, Critical Manufacturing, and AI-enabled automation strengthen fab execution and yield learning.

What critics are saying

  • Black Semiconductor depends on seven-year public disbursements; any subsidy pause cripples FabONE.
  • 2026 construction, 2027 pilot production, and 2031 mass production create a brutal cash burn.
  • Graphene photonics remains unproven at scale; one yield failure kills commercialization.

What makes Black Semiconductor unique

  • Black Semiconductor couples graphene integration with 300mm optical chip-to-chip interconnects.
  • FabONE targets the world’s first 300mm 2D-material semiconductor pilot line in Aachen.
  • Applied Nanolayers adds wafer-level graphene expertise and accelerates process development.

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Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

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Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
BISinfotech
Dec 2nd, 2025
Black Semiconductor Partners with Critical Manufacturing for FabONE Automation

Black Semiconductor partners with Critical Manufacturing for FabONE automation. FabONE facility leverages advanced MES and ai-enabled automation for next-generation graphene-based semiconductor production. Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of Manufacturing Operations Platforms (MOP), has been chosen by Black Semiconductor GmbH to deliver the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and automation backbone for the company's new 300mm semiconductor wafer facility, FabONE, in Aachen. The state-of-the-art facility will scale Black Semiconductor's graphene-based chip interconnect technology into a mass-production environment, representing one of Europe's most ambitious semiconductor innovation projects. FabONE: A next-generation greenfield semiconductor fab. FabONE is a fully automated greenfield frontend fab, designed from the ground up for high-efficiency semiconductor production. Black Semiconductor conducted a competitive Request for Proposal (RfP) to select a partner capable of managing the complexities of a next-generation fab. Critical Manufacturing's proven expertise in automated frontend semiconductor facilities was a key factor in its selection. "FabONE represents a significant step for our technology enablement and for the European semiconductor ecosystem," said Samivel Krishnamoorthy, Senior Director of Fab Automation & Integration at Black Semiconductor. "Critical Manufacturing's complete MOM capabilities give us the foundation to achieve production maturity quickly, reliably, and at scale." Comprehensive MES and automation capabilities. Critical Manufacturing will provide a full suite of MES modules for FabONE, integrated with: * Equipment Integration (EI) via Connect IoT modules * Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) connectivity * ERP system integration * AI-enabled data platform for advanced analytics and decision-making Once operational, FabONE is designed to run with minimal operator intervention, enabling Black Semiconductor to validate process stability, demonstrate manufacturability, and progress toward volume production. Advancing European semiconductor innovation. For Critical Manufacturing, the FabONE project represents a major milestone in Europe. The company has extensive experience in automation frameworks for compound semiconductors and microelectronics, and FabONE showcases its readiness to support advanced 300mm frontend semiconductor manufacturing. "Graphene-based chip interconnects are a bold step for the industry," said Tom Bednarz, Managing Director at Critical Manufacturing Germany. "Turning that vision into a production-capable reality requires an MES that can keep pace with constant innovation. We are proud to support Black Semiconductor with a highly automated and adaptable platform." Driving data-driven, industry 4.0 manufacturing. The partnership highlights the growing importance of digital infrastructure in semiconductor competitiveness. By combining Critical Manufacturing's MES expertise with Black Semiconductor's cutting-edge technology, FabONE is positioned to become a cornerstone of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing in Europe, setting new standards for automation, efficiency, and scalability.

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May 12th, 2025
Black Semiconductor raises €254.4M for chips

Black Semiconductor has raised €254 million to develop graphene-based chips, providing a significant boost to the European semiconductor sector. The funding aims to support new hardware and software innovations, potentially creating new industries and niches. The European Space Agency (ESA) is also exploring new battery technologies for space missions, seeking alternatives to Russian plutonium. This development could enhance opportunities for European startups, particularly in markets like Dubai.

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May 3rd, 2025
Black Semiconductor raises €254.4M for chips

Black Semiconductor has raised €254 million for its graphene-based chips, providing a significant boost to the European semiconductor sector. The investment aims to enhance infrastructure, particularly in low-income urban and rural areas, and improve supply chains for clean industries. The initiative aligns with broader goals of promoting economic security, clean water, and environmental justice.

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Mar 28th, 2025
[Press Release] Black Semiconductor acquires material specialist Applied Nanolayers - Black Semiconductor

Black Semiconductor, a chip connectivity pioneer integrating photonics and electronics on the same wafer, has announced the acquisition of Applied Nanolayers (ANL).

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Mar 28th, 2025
Press Release: Black Semiconductor acquires Applied Nanolayers

Black Semiconductor acquires material specialist Applied Nanolayers to accelerate technology development of energy-efficient, high-performance chip technology.