For finite-dimensional $V$, powers $I,T,T^2,\ldots$ are eventually dependent in the finite-dimensional space of operators. Hence an annihilating polynomial exists. Choose one of least degree and normalize to monic. The difference of two minimal monic candidates would have smaller degree and still annihilate $T$, proving uniqueness.
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