Job Description

Regional Financial Planning Manager

Salary: £75,000+ & Leadership Opportunity & Existing Client Base

Location: Carlisle Area | Hybrid Working Across Cumbria & Dumfries

Lead a High-Performing Advisory Team While Shaping the Future of a Growing Financial Planning Business

Are you an experienced Financial Planning professional with leadership aspirations? Do you want to combine client advisory work with team management, business development and strategic influence?

Our client is seeking an ambitious Regional Financial Planning Manager to lead and develop a team of Financial Planning Consultants across the Cumbria region. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and highly respected professional services firm where you will play a pivotal role in driving client outcomes, developing advisers, and contributing to the future direction of the Financial Planning business.

With responsibility for both revenue generation and people leadership, this role offers a genuine opportunity to progress into senior leadership while working within a values-driven organisation that invests heavily in its people.

The Role: Regional Financial Planning Manager

This position can be based from Carlisle, West Cumbria or Dumfries, with regular travel required between offices to support collaboration, team development and business growth.

You will combine hands-on client advisory work with management responsibilities, ensuring both commercial success and exceptional client service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic financial planning advice to individuals, families, business owners and high-net-worth clients
• Ensure clients receive ongoing, high-quality financial planning and wealth management services
• Achieve agreed personal and regional revenue targets
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Financial Planning Consultants
• Take responsibility for Training & Competence (T&C) requirements and performance management
• Drive business development activity across the region
• Build strong relationships with Partners, Directors and Managers across the wider business
• Identify cross-referral opportunities across Tax, Accountancy, Corporate Finance and other service lines
• Lead recruitment and onboarding activities for new advisers
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and internal governance standards
• Contribute to the strategic direction and continued growth of the Financial Planning division

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a commercially minded financial planning professional with proven advisory experience and strong leadership capability.

Essential Requirements

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS or equivalent)
• 5+ years' Financial Planning / Wealth Management advisory experience
• Previous leadership, mentoring or management experience within a regulated financial services environment
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Pension Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Protection Planning
  • Estate & Inheritance Planning
• Detailed understanding of:
  • FCA Conduct of Business (COBS)
  • Code of Conduct (COCON)
  • Consumer Duty
  • SYSC and Anti-Money Laundering requirements
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Strong business development and networking capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Requirements

• Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
• Chartered Financial Planner status or working towards Chartered status
• Experience managing adviser performance and competency frameworks
• Knowledge of wider professional services including:
  • Tax Advisory
  • Corporate Finance
  • Audit & Assurance
  • Business Advisory Services
• Experience working with business owners and high-net-worth individuals

Career Progression Opportunities

This role offers significant long-term potential as part of a growing Financial Planning division.

Future Development Opportunities

• Progression to Senior Regional Manager, Director or Executive Leadership positions
• Increased influence over regional strategy and business growth
• Opportunity to develop and lead a larger team
• Continued professional development and support towards advanced qualifications
• Strategic involvement in shaping the future direction of the Financial Planning business

Salary & Comprehensive Benefits Package

Remuneration

• £75,000+ basic salary dependent upon experience
• Performance-related bonus potential
• Established client relationships and referral opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Benefits

• Employer pension scheme with life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave
• Health cash plan with healthcare benefits and retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential 24/7 support
• Paid professional subscriptions and membership fees
• Comprehensive CPD and professional development support
• Annual flu vaccinations and eye care support
• Client referral incentive scheme
• Modern technology and flexible working environment
• Significant investment in leadership and management development

Why Join Our Client?

• Lead an established and growing Financial Planning team
• Play a key strategic role within an ambitious professional services business
• Benefit from strong referral opportunities across multiple service lines
• Work within a collaborative, values-led culture
• Develop long-term client relationships and influence business growth
• Access genuine progression opportunities into senior leadership

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Financial Planning professional looking to combine client advisory excellence with leadership responsibility, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

David Hawthorne-Finch
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions (H-FTS)

Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

To discuss this opportunity in confidence or submit your application, please contact David directly.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Candidate information will only be shared with our client following explicit consent.