Financial Controller

Who we are 

Our mission is to transform how healthcare organisations work together with their workforce. Our Connected Scheduling™ platform connects healthcare organisations and their staff giving them more autonomy and control on how and when they work. Over 50% of UK GP practices use Lantum, and over 30% of UK hospitals rely on Lantum workforce products. We have developed a completely new approach to scheduling staff using AI to balance the vast amounts of complexities in workforce scheduling and we have seen game-changing results. We have not only saved millions for the NHS, but we have countless stories of how we have improved the lives of clinicians who, for the first time, are able to plan their work lives around their personal lives. 

What sets us apart is not only our leading edge technology and approach to innovation, it’s our culture and our strength of mission. Our incredible team is the driving force behind our success and this propels our competitive edge. We are diverse (10+ nationalities and 53% female workforce), we are authentic and true to ourselves, we are creative and focused and we work hard together to change our industry. Our team is supported to deliver their best work with clear career progression and a strong feedback culture. 

We have a bright and modern office which you can work from throughout the week and 3 core office days per week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) where the whole team comes together.

About the role 

The Financial Controller is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and control of Lantum’s financial operations and reporting. This role owns the end-to-end finance function below CFO level, ensuring high-quality management reporting, strong financial controls, and clear cashflow visibility to support decision-making across the business.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll lead the day-to-day finance team, drive continuous improvement across processes and systems, and act as a trusted finance partner to senior leadership. You’ll combine operational delivery with accountability for financial performance, governance, and team development.

Responsibilities

Financial reporting & controls

• Own and sign off accurate, timely monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow)
• Lead the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations, and review of team outputs
• Own and continuously improve financial controls across all finance processes.
• Lead VAT, tax, statutory reporting, audit, and R&D tax credit processes end-to-end, coordinating with external advisors and auditors

Cash & working capital

• Own rolling cashflow forecasting and daily cash visibility, proactively identifying and escalating risks
• Lead AP and AR functions, strengthening controls, improving collections, and reducing aged debt
• Own banking relationships, mandates, payment controls, and cash governance

Team leadership

• Line manage, coach, and performance-manage the finance team, setting clear expectations and standards
• Review work produced by the team to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high-quality delivery
• Build a high-performing, well-documented, and resilient finance function

Process, systems & improvement

• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting, and ways of working
• Lead finance system upgrades, automation initiatives, and tooling improvements
• Own ad hoc financial projects, reporting enhancements, and process rollouts

Commercial & stakeholder support

• Partner with the commercial team on framework reporting, tenders, and financial inputs
• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders, providing clear insight and recommendations to support decision-making

Requirements

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings strong ownership, sound judgement, and a collaborative leadership style

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience owning the finance function in a scaling or complex organisation.
• Strong background in management accounts, controls, audit, and compliance.
• Experience leading, developing, and performance-managing finance team members.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on operational work with higher-level analysis and decision support.
• Strong systems mindset, with experience driving process improvement and automation.
• High attention to detail, proactive problem-solver, and confident communicator.
• Experience in SaaS, healthcare, or regulated environments is a plus.

Please note, we can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Interview process

1. Talent Screen: A short introductory call to get to know each other and answer initial questions.
2. Hiring Manager Interview: A deeper discussion with your potential future manager to explore your experience and approach.
3. Challenge interview: A practical scenario designed to bring your technical, problem-solving, and leadership skills to life, involving multiple stakeholders.
4. Values interview: Meet more of the team to explore alignment with Lantum’s values and ways of working.

Benefits

Perks & Benefits

• Home office set up - £200 stipend towards home office equipment to support remote working.
• Health Cash Plan:
• Cash refunds for physio, dental, and other health related costs.
• An Employee Pricing Program that grants you access to special, non-public discounts to gyms and top retail brands.
• Plus access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
• Pension - Lantum matches 4% of your salary into your pension pot.
• Holiday - 25 days holiday + 1 additional day of birthday leave.
• Wellbeing Support - Access to Spill, a mental health support app and 1 day wellbeing leave.
• £500 Learning and development budget each year to drive your own development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Charity Day - the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community. 

Our Work Environment

• Hybrid Working: Spend three core days a week in our collaborative WeWork office
• Vibrant Workspace: A dynamic, fun WeWork office space with amenities to support your productivity and well-being

Our Values

We want every employee to live the core values of the business:

• More than me: Our goals are too big to achieve on our own, it takes diverse skills and various people to achieve greatness.
• Care a lot: Doing the right thing isn’t optional. We care a lot about our users, the NHS and each other. We hold each other to the highest standards and earn our reputation every day.
• See it thru: We’re constantly looking for excellence. We take pride in planning and execution of all types of work, and we’re not deterred by bumps in the road or adversity. When we see obstacles, we relish the challenge and keep going.
• Think around corners: We always stay ahead of the curve. All of us share a responsibility to challenge the status quo, think outside of the box, turn problems on their head and turn weaknesses into strengths.
• Bounce back & learn: Being brave, taking risks and trying new things. It’s better to take risks and learn from them and being open to changing from what you learned is what makes us successful.

Diversity promise

We believe that a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are. Everyone is welcome — as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be you.​ All you need is a passion and a desire to be part of our mission.​