Finance Manager (f/m/d)

TN Germany; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Finance Manager, der die Finanzoperationen in Deutschland und der Schweiz leitet. In dieser Schlüsselrolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Genauigkeit der Finanzberichterstattung, die Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorschriften und die Optimierung finanzieller Prozesse. Sie unterstützen das Management bei strategischen Entscheidungen und Investor Relations. Mit einem hohen Maß an Verantwortung und Autonomie werden Sie Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das sich für positive Veränderungen in der Kakaowertschöpfungskette einsetzt. Diese spannende Gelegenheit bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem internationalen Umfeld zu arbeiten und einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf das Wachstum eines jungen Unternehmens zu haben.

Qualifikationen

• Erfahrung im Finanzmanagement, Controlling oder ähnlichen Rollen, vorzugsweise international.
• Erfahrung in der Konsolidierung von Finanzberichten für lokale und internationale Einheiten.

Aufgaben

• Überwachung der Buchhaltung und enge Zusammenarbeit mit externen Buchhaltern.
• Planung, Budgetierung und Forecasting für beide Gesellschaften und Gruppen-Konsolidierung.

Kenntnisse

Finanzmanagement

Controlling

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Fließend in Englisch und Deutsch

Ausbildung

Abschluss in Finanzwesen

Berufliche Qualifikation in Buchhaltung (z.B. CPA, ACCA)

Tools

DATEV

ERP-Systeme

Finanzautomatisierungstools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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As Finance Manager, 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 ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Managing tax return submissions and optimizing 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 supporting management in strategic decision-making

Treasury

• Managing cash flow, liquidity planning (KGG / KSAG)
• Overseeing and optimizing intercompany transactions, FX risk management, and the group's 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 programs and supporting 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
• 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 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, closely connected to our Swiss & Ghanaian colleagues. We value taking risks in pursuit of success and fostering a positive, collaborative environment. As a Senior Finance Manager, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to shape the growth of a young, impactful venture. Our international environment offers a diversified job profile, with locations in Cologne, Zurich, and Ghana. We are just a video call away if needed.

Further Details

Our Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate diversity as our strength, embracing inclusion regardless of background, gender, age, religion, identity, or ability. Together, we aim to create a sustainable future where everyone belongs and our differences make us stronger.

About us

Koa Germany is part of a Swiss-Ghanaian Scale-Up disrupting the cocoa value chain in West Africa. We process the fresh cocoa fruit in collaboration with smallholders in rural Ghana, increasing their income and upcycling cocoa pulp. As a B Corp, we are committed to positive change, from farmers to the planet. Our mission is to uncover the hidden potential of the cocoa fruit and create delicious, innovative products that delight consumers worldwide. Join us on the Koa-coaster—a journey of passion and impact, where every twist brings us closer to greatness.

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