Overview
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. We have developed a new approach to scheduling staff using AI to balance the complexities in workforce scheduling, with results that have improved lives of clinicians and saved money for the NHS.
What sets us apart is our leading-edge technology, our culture, and our mission. We are diverse (10+ nationalities and 53% female workforce), authentic, creative, and focused. Our team is supported to deliver their best work with clear career progression and a strong feedback culture. We offer a bright and modern office with three core in-office days per week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday).
About The Role
The Finance Manager plays a central role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to support decision-making across the business. Acting as the bridge between transactional finance and senior leadership, this role owns core elements of the management accounts cycle, supports cashflow management, and ensures financial controls are followed. It is a hands-on role with responsibility for producing reliable management reporting, improving processes, and mentoring junior team members, with scope to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting
* Post and review month-end journals, ensuring all reconciliations are complete and accurate
* Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts, monitor daily cash movements, and highlight risks
* Oversee AP and AR ledgers, supporting controls, reducing aged debt, and improving collections
* Support financial controls, VAT/tax compliance, audits, and statutory reporting
* Manage payroll and pensions to ensure accurate and timely employee payments
* Administer the company\'s share register, including EMI option agreements, ensuring tax and reporting compliance
* Support NHS framework reporting and assist with financial information for tenders in partnership with the commercial team
* Drive process improvements and support system upgrades to increase efficiency and automation
* Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and collaborate across teams to align financial and business priorities
* Take ownership of ad hoc analyses and projects, such as reporting enhancements, new tools, or process rollouts
* Maintain banking relationships and oversee banking protocols and controls
* Lead and manage the annual statutory audit and R&D tax credit process, coordinating with external auditors/advisors and ensuring timely submissions
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
* Experience in management accounts preparation, including month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis
* Strong understanding of core finance processes (AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition)
* Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; comfortable handling large datasets
* Hands-on transactional work with the ability to produce higher-level analysis
* Strong attention to detail, proactive problem solver, and eager to grow into broader responsibilities
Interview process
* Talent Screen: introductory chat to answer questions
* Meet your manager: first interview with your potential future manager
* Challenge Interview: practical scenario to demonstrate skills with stakeholders
* Values Interview: discuss Lantum values and a chance to ask questions about life at Lantum
Benefits
* Home office setup - £200 stipend
* Health Cash Plan with cash refunds for physio, dental, etc.; Employee Pricing Program for gym and brand discounts; 24/7 counselling and support
* Pension - Lantum matches 4% of salary
* Holiday - 25 days + 1 birthday leave
* Wellbeing Support - Spill app and 1 day wellbeing leave
* £500 Learning and development budget per year
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Charity Day
Our Work Environment
Hybrid Working: three core in-office days per week in a collaborative WeWork office
Vibrant workspace with amenities to support productivity and well-being
Our values
* More than me
* Care a lot
* See it thru
* Think around corners
* Bounce back & learn
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.
Diversity promise We believe a great workplace is diverse and inclusive. Everyone is welcome — be you. All you need is a passion to be part of our mission.
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