Lead Financial Advisory & Planning Manager

North Oak Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Group pension

Salary sacrifice pension

Death in service

Free parking

Chartered status support

Job summary

North Oak Recruitment Ltd is assisting a respected independent financial advisory firm in Leicester to recruit a Financial Services Planning Manager. The role leads the adviser team, improves performance, and ensures compliant operations aligned with business goals.

The candidate will hold a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning, have a proven IFA leadership record, and be capable of developing client-focused outcomes. Salary negotiable up to £65,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams within financial services.
• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning or equivalent.
• Understanding of investments, pensions and insurance.
• Strong leadership, coaching, performance management, and compliance focus.
• Proficiency with CRM software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support the adviser team to ensure strong performance, clear accountability, and consistent achievement of business and client service objectives.
• Drive improvements in team effectiveness and efficiency by embedding clear processes, performance management, and best practice across the function.
• Work closely with compliance, operations, marketing, and product teams to ensure the team operates within regulatory requirements and supports wider business objectives.
• Oversee the quality and consistency of client service, ensuring strong client outcomes, high retention, and a professional, compliant approach across the team.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of financial advisers to build a capable, motivated, and high-performing team.
• Monitor team performance, workflow, market trends, and client needs to identify opportunities to improve productivity, service quality, and profitability.
• Prepare and present performance, operational, and commercial reporting to senior management, with recommendations to improve efficiency, compliance, and profitable growth.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Performance management

Coaching

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

CRM software proficiency

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

Degree in Business/Finance/Marketing (advantageous)

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

North Oak Recruitment Ltd is assisting a respected independent financial advisory firm in Leicester to recruit a Financial Services Planning Manager. The role leads the adviser team, improves performance, and ensures compliant operations aligned with business goals.

The candidate will hold a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning, have a proven IFA leadership record, and be capable of developing client-focused outcomes. Salary negotiable up to £65,000 plus benefits.