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.

• Oversee GAAP, SEC, FINRA, and Statutory (SAP) financial reporting across business segments. • Ensure accurate accounting across key areas including investments, insurance products, and equity. • Maintain SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting and general ledger processes. • Support financial planning, modeling, and capital/EPS projections. • Partner with business leaders on strategic initiatives, new products, and regulatory changes. • Lead interactions with external auditors and state regulators. • Monitor and ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards and regulations.

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a budgeting tool, from requirements definition to go-live • Manage and execute the transition from Excel-based budgeting templates to a budgeting software solution • Design and implement scalable budgeting process aligned with business needs • Work closely with Finance, HR, and key business stakeholders to gather requirements and align on solutions • Configure budgeting models, assumptions, workflows, and reporting within the selected tool • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and transparency throughout the budgeting process • Support change management, including user training and documentation • Act as the main point of contact between business stakeholders and technical or system vendors (if applicable)

• Ensure accurate financial tracking and compliance of funded projects, supporting clients in the correct execution and justification of public funding. • Monitor project budgets and perform financial tracking and cost control • Analyze budget deviations and ensure eligibility of costs under funding rules • Prepare and review financial justifications and cost reports for funding bodies • Support the technical and administrative follow-up of ongoing projects • Coordinate with clients to collect financial and project-related documentation • Ensure compliance with financial requirements of grants and subsidies • Contribute to the preparation of proposals (budgeting, cost structure, support in documentation) • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a consulting environment