Phaseform

Role Description 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. - 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 Qualifications - 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 Requirements - 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 Company Description Phaseform is pioneering the next generation of optics with dynamic light distortion correction capabilities, for sharper imaging in medical and life science applications.