Head of Finance

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Dorset, UK

Hours: Part time

About Gozney + Co:

Gozney + Co is the private office of the Gozney family and serves as the home for the Gozney brand. Established in 2024, Gozney + Co operates as an entrepreneurial vehicle that focuses on business and product incubation, asset and brand management, investments, partnerships, and all other Gozney family-related ventures.

The Gozney Brand:

The Gozney brand is centred around our award-winning outdoor cooking products, with Gozney being the premium leader in the sector. Gozney is rapidly scaling on a global level and our long-term vision is to expand Gozney into a multibillion-dollar global household name.

Gozney + Co Today:

Gozney + Co is a newly incorporated legal vehicle. The role presents an exceptional opportunity for a visionary Head of Finance to collaborate with Tom Gozney and other partners, creating a robust financial framework for driving growth and innovation for a dynamic entrepreneur and their diverse ventures. The role combines strategic leadership with a hands-on approach, diving into the details to ensure excellence across all aspects of finance and administration.

SUMMARY

The Head of Finance is a part-time leadership position, initially requiring approximately two days per week. This individual will oversee all financial, operational, and administrative activities for the Gozney family’s personal and business interests. The role ensures financial planning, compliance, and governance while managing IT, capital expenditures, and building projects to drive operational efficiency and growth across a dynamic portfolio. We’re looking for a proactive and creative finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires a sharp mind, a great sense of humour, and the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities. You’ll play a key role in driving the business forward by aligning financial strategies with Tom’s brand, vision, and priorities. If you enjoy a challenge and bring energy and insight to your work, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to optimize financial performance.
• Oversee asset management, including real estate, vehicles, art collections, and other significant assets.
• Manage tax compliance, financial governance, and adherence to legal regulations.
• Implement and maintain robust financial systems, controls, and software to streamline operations.
• Oversee capital expenditures and building projects, ensuring effective budgeting, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Manage IT infrastructure and cybersecurity in collaboration with external providers.
• Payroll administration and compliance.
• Administer personal family matters, including insurance policies, utilities, and invoice management.
• Liaise with external advisors and financial institutions for property transactions, loans, and governance needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (professional qualifications like ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance role with expertise in financial planning, reporting, and governance.
• Experience in managing capital expenditures, complex projects and asset administration.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to balance diverse responsibilities.
• Knowledge of UK tax regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficient in managing IT systems and HR functions alongside financial operations.
• High integrity, discretion, and adaptability in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Gozney + Co is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals of varied nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Our ongoing commitment is to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace, enabling you to excel in your career.