1 Accountancy, Snr Mgmt (Controller/Director) jobs in Leven, Fife

Kettle Produce Limited, a market leader in fresh and prepared vegetables, is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to join our leadership team and Board. This is a pivotal role, responsible for driving the company’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability, and supporting business growth.

The Role

As Finance Director, you will lead the finance and accounting functions, ensuring financial health and compliance. You will work closely with the Board and senior leadership team, offering strategic insight to drive business success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic financial direction and overseeing financial governance.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and investment strategies.
• Managing external relationships with banks, insurers, and auditors.
• Supporting non-finance stakeholders with financial insight to drive informed decision-making.
• Overseeing risk management, corporate governance, and compliance.
• Managing direct reports, including the Head of Finance and Head of IS.
• Ensuring seamless integration of financial systems (Tropos ERP & Coda Financials).

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a commercially astute finance leader with strong strategic and operational expertise.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG, or agriculture.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing external financial relationships.
• A proactive and resilient mindset, capable of embedding change within an established team.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: Highly Attractive
• Monthly car allowance: £950
• Pension contribution: 15%
• Private medical insurance
• Relocation support package available

About Kettle Produce Limited

With over 1,000 permanent staff and farming partnerships spanning 5,000 hectares, Kettle Produce Limited is a major private-sector employer in Fife. We are committed to delivering the highest quality produce while championing sustainability, integrity, and innovation. Our values guide everything we do:

Integrity | Innovation | Nurture | Passion | Protect | Respect

Join us and play a key role in shaping the financial future of a leading, values-driven company.

How to Apply

To find out more about this opportunity please apply with your CV and contact details. Alternatively you can contact Paul Buchan of Eden Scott for an informal conversation.

The closing date for applications is at 5pm on Friday 28th March 2025.

Eden Scott are handling this recruitment assignment for and on behalf of Kettle Produce Limited, Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for the placement of permanent staff and acts as an employer for the delivery of temporary and interim solutions.