Lead Financial Planning and Analysis

YOUR MISSION

As the Lead FP&A, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and guiding the financial operations of Koa Switzerland AG (KSAG) and Koa Germany GmbH (KGG). You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, manage compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and drive the optimization of financial processes. Your expertise will support our management team in decision-making, investor relations, and the overall financial health of the Koa group.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE

**Internal and External Accounting (KGG / KSAG)**
- Overseeing accounting, working closely with external accountants
- Coordinating annual statutory audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Managing tax returns submission and optimize financial processes and systems

**Controlling**
- Planning, budgeting, and forecasting for both entities and group consolidation
- Conducting financial performance analysis and reporting on KPIs
- Identifying efficiency opportunities and support management in strategic decision-making

**Treasury**
- Managing cash flow, liquidity planning (KGG / KSAG)
- Overseeing and Optimizing intercompany transactions, FX risk management and the groups working capital
- Monitoring quarterly and annual compliance with loan agreements

**Corporate Finance**
- Providing regular financial reports to management, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Developing financing strategies, managing capital structure, and liaising with investors, banks and other financial partners
- Overseeing employee share program and support senior management in fundraising and due diligence processes of new investors

YOUR PROFILE
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field - professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a plus
- 5+ years of experience in financial management, controlling, or a similar role, preferably in an international environment
- Experience in consolidating financial statements for local and international entities with a strong understanding of German and/or Swiss financial regulations and tax laws
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., DATEV), advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems and financial automation tools
- Fluency in English and German (both at least C1 level)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strong communication skills, with the ability to independently drive financial process improvements and collaborate across departments

YOUR WORKPLACE & TEAM

You will be part of our newly established German team, but closely connected to the already existing Swiss & Ghanaian colleagues. Together, we’re all about taking epic risks in the pursuit of success. When it comes to finding solutions, we don’t just go with the flow: we make waves. If there’s a tasty way to do it, you bet we’ll find it. Shared laughs and smiles are our cocoa fruit jam, because making a positive impact doesn’t have to be all work and no play. We come together as a community where creating goodness and fun are always on the agenda. As a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead, you will get a high degree of autonomy and freedom. You will be expected to proactively shape the growth of a young and meaningful venture, take on responsibility and enjoy working outside of your comfort zone. A diversified job profile is waiting for you in an international environment. In Cologne, we are located at the heart of the food & beverage industry, our head office is in Zurich, and in Ghana our team works with thousands of farmers at two production sites. If needed, we all are just a video call away.

FURTHER DETAILS

Employment Level: Full-time 100%
Start date: Asap
Travel: Up to 25%
Office Location: Lindenstraße 32, 50674 Köln

ABOUT US

Koa Germany is part of a Swiss-Ghanaian Scale-Up in its growth phase, disrupting the cocoa value chain in West Africa. Koa is the first and so-far only company in the world processing the fresh cocoa fruit in cooperation with smallholders in rural Ghana. Through Koa’s activities, the farmers increase their income significantly and upcycle an additional 40% of the cocoa pulp. As a B Corp, we believe in creating positive change, one upcycled cocoa fruit at a time. From farmers to the planet, we’re here to make a difference that matters, where it matters most. Because caring is cool, and making the world a better place is even cooler.

The cocoa fruit is the chocolate industry's hidden gem and we are on a mission to uncover its juicy secrets. We’re all about making food and drinks so tasty, you’ll want to share it with your grandma (and she’ll probably ask for seconds). Whether it's the best ice cream, a refreshing soda, or a scrumptious snack, we believe taste buds are meant to dance with joy. And we’re sure the cocoa fruit will make them go wild In recent years, we have established a robust value chain and, by opening the world's largest cocoa fruit processing factory in Ghana we laid the foundations for grow