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. 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