Financial Controller – FMCG, Beauty Wellness

MINERVA Research Labs

Financial Controller responsible for accounting and financial operations across international entities. Ensuring compliance and financial accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 4/22/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mandatory Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
5–10 years of Accounting & Finance experience
Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and compliance
Proven experience in financial close and reporting
Experience with intercompany accounting
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), including hands-on journal postings and transaction management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time – Hybrid (London - Oxford Street)
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Job Type: Fixed term contract

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial close processesmanagement accountsfinancial reportingintercompany accountingjournal postingstransaction managementbalance sheet reconciliationspayroll processesprocess improvementsautomation initiatives

Soft Skills

collaborationteam coordinationcommunicationstakeholder managementleadership

Certifications

ACAACCACIMA