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A £25m fire & security group, scaling under pressure

SECTOR
Fire & Security
TURNOVER
£25 Million
ENGAGEMENT
Build, then Scale
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OUR APPROACH

The Story

01

The Situation

A £25m fire and security group operating in construction and events needed someone to take ownership of the finance function and stabilise day-to-day processes.
02

The Intervention

AR automation went live within 7 days. A full review of accounting software followed, including new AI-native entrants, with assessment case studies produced and a recommendation drawn up for this specific business.
03

The Outcome

Two leavers didn't need replacing, taking the finance team from four to two. A review of the accounts team structure identified recruitment and development opportunities, and an apprenticeship scheme was rolled out to build a future team of skilled operators.
04

What Happened Next

What started as hands-on operational support evolved into an ongoing strategic role alongside the CEO.
OUTCOMES IN NUMBERS

7 days

to live AR automation

4 → 2

finance team headcount, two leavers not replaced

Full review

of accounting software, incl. AI-native platforms

Where this leads

CHALLENGE | BUILD

A team structured for what's next

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CHALLENGE | BUILD

The right systems for what's next

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CEO, FIRE & SECURITY BUSINESS

"What started as hands-on operational support has naturally evolved into a strategic role alongside me."

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