Role: Financial Planning Manager Location: Brighton Position: Full time Permanent Salary: £85k circa Excellent Benefits | OTE £140k Solid Recruitment are seeking a Financial Planning Manager to lead, inspire, and grow a high-performing advice team. This is a chance to make a big impact while managing and developing a client book in a forward-thinking firm. The Role of Financial Planning Manager * Lead and coach financial planners * Manage and grow an existing client book * Identify and convert new business opportunities * Develop strategies to improve efficiency and client outcomes * Evolve the firm’s advice proposition * Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership team * Oversee performance, budgets, and forecasts * Ensure compliance with FCA regulations What You’ll Bring as a Financial Planning Manager * Excellent communication, leadership & management skills * Must be Diploma Level 4 Qualified * Proven experience building profitable client books * Strong relationships with professionals (e.g. accountants) * Ability to recruit, lead & motivate teams of varied experience * Budget creation & accurate forecasting expertise * Performance management & tracking against targets * Strong business knowledge & commercial acumen * Skilled in project & financial management * Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams Behaviours We Value * Positive, inclusive leadership style * Strong client relationship skills * Organised, adaptable & solutions-driven * Confident communicator & presenter Why Apply? * Salary £80k circa * OTE £120k * Excellent benefits package * Brighton-based HQ * Senior leadership role with influence