Average Financial Manager salary in Nottingham

Independent Financial AdviserNottingham – Hybrid£55,000 - £75,000 + 4% Pension + Electric Car Scheme + Life Insurance + Healthcare + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and buy back scheme)Are you a CAS Financial Adviser with previous IFA experience looking to join a high-growth organisation strong lead referral system?This is a unique opportunity to join a firm with a strong reputation and play a key role in its ambition to become a Top 50 UK law firm. A major part of this strategy is the continued expansion of its Wealth Management and investment offering.You will be responsible for driving and growing the business through a holistic and consultative approach, delivering full-scope financial advice across pensions, investments, inheritance tax planning and cashflow modelling.With an existing pipeline of warm, organic referrals, alongside the opportunity to proactively build your own client base, this role offers genuine autonomy and long-term career progression.The Role:*Hybrid work schedule*Delivering full-scope financial advice across pensions, investments, inheritance tax planning and cashflow modelling*Organic referrals paired with new business expansionThe Person:*CAS Certified Independent Financial Adviser*A clear and proven business strategy to implement*Existing client bank is beneficial but not required*Looking for more responsibility and recognition*Demonstratable experience of customer service skills

Financial Adviser – Succession Opportunity with Route to OwnershipLocation: Derby, DerbyshireSalary: Up to £80,000 basic, with earning potential of circa £100,000 + share options, hybrid working Take over an established client bank from a retiring senior adviser, grow it as your own, and buy into the business on preferential terms.Most adviser roles offer a salary and a client list. This one offers a future stake in the firm.We're working with a well-established, owner-managed, independent Chartered financial planning firm based in Derby. One of the senior advisers is stepping back from the practice and their portfolio is being divided between a new generation of advisers. The firm has a clear long-term plan: grow the advisory team over the next four to five years and give that team the opportunity to buy the senior partners out of the business at a discounted rate.This is a genuine succession role for an adviser who wants to build something, not just service a book.Why this role?An established client bank from day one. You'll take on circa 80 clients, each with a minimum of £250,000 under advice, handed over from a senior adviser who is stepping back.Real room to grow. The existing relationships have strong untapped planning opportunities, and you'll have the capacity and backing to take on new clients and build the portfolio further.Equity, not just earnings. Share options are available, with the opportunity to buy shares at a discounted rate.A defined route to ownership. The firm's stated aim is for the advisory team to buy out the senior partners, at a discount, over the next four to five years.Strong earning potential. A basic salary of up to £80,000, with realistic total earnings of circa £100,000.Truly independent, whole of market. No restricted panel and no in-house funds. You recommend what is right for each client.Chartered standards and proper support. A structured Training & Competence framework, Investment Committee oversight and administration support, in a firm that takes quality and Consumer Duty seriously.Owner-managed, not corporate. Direct access to the decision-makers, with no consolidator targets or layers of management.What you'll be doingTaking over and developing a portfolio of circa 80 established clients as part of a structured handoverDelivering holistic financial planning across retirement and pensions, investments and tax-aware planningConducting client meetings and ongoing reviews, and building long-term relationships with private and HNW clientsIdentifying additional planning opportunities within the existing client bank, always with good client outcomes firstWinning new clients through referrals, professional introducers, networking and your own connectionsProducing high-quality suitability documentation and keeping accurate, compliant client recordsContributing to the wider business as it grows towards the next generation of ownershipWhat you'll bringAn appropriate FCA-recognised qualification (Level 4 Diploma or equivalent) and a current Statement of Professional StandingA proven track record as a Financial Adviser with a strong client-facing recordSolid technical knowledge across retirement planning, investments and tax-aware planning, ideally including complex or HNW casesCommercial ability: you can build a sustainable pipeline of quality clients, not simply inherit a bookHigh standards of compliance, file quality and professional conductThe ambition to become a future owner of the businessAs with any well-run Chartered firm, all new advisers, including experienced and Chartered advisers, complete the firm's Training & Competence sign-off before advising independently.

Financial Adviser – Established Clients, Location: Derby, DerbyshireSalary: Up to £70,000 basic, with earning potential of circa £90,000 + share optionsIf you're an adviser with a few years under your belt and you want more than a job, this is worth a conversation.We're working with a well-established, owner-managed, independent Chartered financial planning firm based in Derby. A senior adviser is stepping back from the practice and their portfolio is being shared between a new generation of advisers. The firm has a clear long-term plan: grow the advisory team over the next four to five years and give that team the opportunity to buy the senior partners out of the business at a discounted rate.This role is designed for an adviser who wants to develop, grow a client base and be part of that next generation from the start.Why this role?Clients from day one. You'll take on an allocated share of established clients, each with a minimum of £250,000 under advice, through a structured handover from a senior adviser.Room to build your own book. You'll have the capacity and backing to take on new clients and grow your portfolio year on year.Equity early in your career. Share options are available, with the opportunity to buy shares at a discounted rate.A defined route to ownership. The firm's stated aim is for its advisory team to buy out the senior partners, at a discount, over the next four to five years.Strong earning potential. A basic salary of up to £70,000, with realistic total earnings of circa £90,000.Development that's taken seriously. A structured Training & Competence framework, supervision and case reviews, and support for your professional development, including working towards Chartered status.Truly independent, whole of market. No restricted panel and no in-house funds. You recommend what is right for each client.Owner-managed, not corporate. Work alongside and learn from experienced advisers and the decision-makers, with no consolidator targets.What you'll be doingTaking on and developing an allocated portfolio of established private clients as part of a structured handoverDelivering holistic financial planning across retirement and pensions, investments and tax-aware planningConducting client meetings and ongoing reviews, and building long-term relationshipsSpotting additional planning opportunities within your client bank, always with good client outcomes firstWinning new clients through referrals, professional introducers, networking and your own connectionsProducing high-quality suitability documentation and keeping accurate, compliant client recordsWorking closely with the senior advisers and wider team as the business growsWhat you'll bringAn appropriate FCA-recognised qualification (Level 4 Diploma or equivalent) and a current Statement of Professional StandingExperience as a Financial Adviser, ideally with at least two years advising your own clientsSound technical knowledge across retirement planning and investments, and a willingness to take on more complex casesStrong communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters clearlyCommercial drive and the confidence to build new client relationshipsHigh standards of compliance, file quality and professional conductAmbition to progress, work towards Chartered status and become a future owner of the businessAll new advisers complete the firm's Training & Competence sign-off before advising independently, with supervision and support throughout.