Regional Director - South

IDEX Consulting; Remote; GBP 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks an experienced Financial Planning Director to lead regional operations in the South of England. The role requires strong leadership and strategic acumen, managing a team of 15 Financial Planners, ensuring high performance, compliance, and client satisfaction. Candidates must be Chartered Financial Planners with proven success in leadership and achieving revenue targets. The position offers a salary of £110,000 with OTE above £140k, and a comprehensive benefits package including a £10,000 car allowance.

Benefits

Full corporate benefits package

£10,000 car allowance

Qualifications

• Chartered Financial Planner or Level 6 qualified.
• Proven leadership experience with successful team development.
• Demonstrable success in achieving revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across the Financial Planning team.
• Coaching and managing a team of Financial Planners.
• Driving performance across revenue and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership experience managing teams

Strong commercial acumen

Organisational skills

Strategic mindset

Sales leadership

Education

Chartered Financial Planner / Level 6 qualification

CII Fellowship

Tools

Lifestyle Financial Planning expertise

Pension Transfer Specialist experience

Job description

Key responsibilities of the role

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across the regional Financial Planning team, ensuring services are delivered to the highest standards.
• Coaching, developing and managing a team of around 15 Financial Planners to uphold professional excellence and deliver outstanding client outcomes.
• Driving performance across revenue, KPIs and quality measures, with full accountability for regional income delivery.
• Collaborating with other Regional Directors to promote consistency, share best practice and optimise organisational performance.
• Overseeing second‑line supervision across multiple business areas including Mortgages and Corporate Financial Planning.
• Ensuring robust compliance with FCA regulations, the Training & Competency framework and all internal policies.
• Leading recruitment, onboarding and ongoing talent development, including succession planning and resource allocation.
• Maintaining Corporate Chartered Status by supporting continuous professional development, CPD completion and progression toward Chartered/Fellow status.
• Managing client allocation and supporting the smooth onboarding of acquisition clients and colleagues.
• Reporting monthly and quarterly on performance, providing meaningful MI and insights to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Championing a high‑performance, one‑team culture through regional engagement, events and CPD activities.

What does success look like in this role

• Strong revenue growth driven by excellent KPI performance and targeted intervention where needed.
• High retention of both clients and employees, supported by quality annual reviews and effective team leadership.
• Accurate, timely reporting and active contribution to shaping future business direction.
• A motivated, high‑performing regional team recognized for professionalism and excellence.
• Continued achievement of Corporate Chartered Status.

What does the ideal applicant look like

• Chartered Financial Planner / Level 6 qualified
• Leadership experience with proven success managing and developing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and a strategic, growth‑focused mindset.
• Inspirational leadership style with the ability to coach, influence and motivate.
• Demonstrable success leading sales teams and achieving revenue targets.
• Excellent organisational skills and deep understanding of Lifestyle Financial Planning.
• Desirable: CII Fellowship, Pension Transfer Specialist experience, CeMAP, J07 or other supervisory qualifications.

Salary £110,000 with OTE in excess of £140k + full corporate benefits package, £10,000 car allowance.

Lead performance. Shape strategy. Elevate client excellence.
I am looking for an exceptional, high performing Financial Planning Director to lead one of our key UK regions, driving both strategic direction and day to day excellence. The role will cover the South of England from London, across the Home Counties and Hampshire. In this high‑impact role, you'll ensure the practice’s Lifestyle Financial Planning proposition is delivered consistently, professionally and in line with ambitious growth objectives.

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