CFO (external)

Phaseform is a successful deep-tech company based in Freiburg, Germany. We change the way adaptive optics can help microscopy, ophthalmology and machine vision using our proprietary optofluidic wavefront modulator technology (DPP).

We are currently in the second year of the EIC Accelerator programme — one of the most competitive EU funding instruments for breakthrough innovation — and are driving the next phase of growth, including further fundraising and international market expansion. As we scale, we need robust financial structures that can keep up with the increased complexities.

To support this, we are looking for an experienced external CFO (m/f/d) who can take ownership of our financial planning, reporting, and grant management — and grow with us into what comes next.

Aufgaben

• Financial planning (P&L, cash flow, budget), forecasts, scenario analyses, runway, and data room materials (investor-grade)
• Short-, medium-, and long-term liquidity planning, cash management, and reporting
• Owning the tax advisor (Steuerberater) relationship (financial data per HGB)
• Funding agency interface for cost reporting, financials for new grants
• Consistent intercompany / group reporting for investors and stakeholders
• Sparring partner to the CEO

Qualifikation

Required:

• Extensive experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or senior Controller
• Deep familiarity with HGB, German tax law, and the tax advisor / auditor (Steuerberater / Wirtschaftsprüfer) ecosystem
• Financial modelling skills (investor-grade)
• Hands-on mentality; comfortable in lean environments
• Native-level German; English working proficiency

Nice to have:

• Startup or venture-backed environment, investor due diligence processes
• Public funding, working with project management agencies
• Multi-entity reporting and consolidation

Benefits

• Flexible freelance collaboration
• Exciting deep-tech environment
• Strategically relevant role with direct impact on company development
• Remote-first; on-site visits in Freiburg monthly at the start, quarterly thereafter
• Close collaboration with founders / managing directors
• Opportunity to take our finance function to the next level

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