MINERVA Research Labs

Controller

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts and reporting packs
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and/or IFRS
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Manage intercompany accounting across multiple international entities, including recharges, reconciliations, and cross-border transactions
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions across entities, including hands-on journal postings and transaction management within SAP
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage payroll processes and related accounting entries
• Ensure compliance with UK tax requirements (VAT, PAYE, corporate tax as applicable)
• Support statutory reporting and audit processes
• Maintain and optimise financial systems (including SAP or similar ERP)
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives
• Ensure data integrity across finance systems
• Support and coordinate junior finance team members where required
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments
• Act as a reliable finance point of contact within the business

Financial Controller – FMCG, Beauty Wellness